Mark headed down to prepare the dinner.

Cecilia quickly tidied the room and then delved into reading the script.

This particular drama, suggested by Rena for its match to Cecilia’s act, cast her as a sophisticated lady, a role Cecilia was eager to embody.

Cecilia found the role appealing. The script held her in its enchanting grip.

When Mark ascended the stairs to invite her for dinner, she glanced up and experienced a twinge in her neck.

Mark grabbed the script and flipped through a few pages. He couldn’t contain his laughter.

Cecilia felt a touch of frustration due to embarrassment. The script seemed somewhat childish, but as a newcomer, she couldn’t jump into a serious drama at once.

She reached for the script, inadvertently brushing against him. But by accident, she bumped into him.

Their bodies tumbled onto the couch, entwining as they overlapped, creating a romantic scene.

Despite their many intimate encounters, the unexpected excitement still left them breathless, especially Mark, who cherished holding Cecilia close.

Cecilia felt a bit uncomfortable and tucked her hair behind her ear.

“Stand up from me.”

Mark chose not to rise but instead cradled her close, planting a soft kiss on her lips.

“Are you still upset with me?”

Her nod was unguarded and sincere. Edwin got this very expression from her.

Mark felt a surge of warmth, a blend of desire and affection.

His cheek pressed against hers, their warm skin melding together. He whispered gently, “Can I offer myself as amends to you? Is that acceptable? Don’t be upset. You’re such a lovely girl. Frowning might cause wrinkles.”

Cecilia found herself pinned beneath him. She was unable to move away.

Her eyes, rimmed with red, conveyed frustration.

“If not for Waylen, I would never have returned to your side.”

Waylen had once advised her, “You won’t know if the path ahead is right or wrong until you reach its end. If the path ahead seems rough, turn back. I’ll always be here waiting for you.”

Cecilia cherished the assurance of having a family that supported her unconditionally.

She gave Mark an angry thump.

It could be seen as an outlet, providing some little relief in their relationship.

Mark responded with another kiss, tenderly tracing the contours of her grown figure.

They had to have dinner, so Mark refrained from being overly hasty.

The days that followed were filled with tranquility.

The influence of the Evans and Fowler families was far-reaching and formidable.

Waylen stood as the top lawyer in law and politics, effortlessly prevailing in any legal battle.

The case proceeded without a hitch.

After the initial trial, the court ruled in favor of granting custody of Laura to Paul’s parents.

Paul’s parents’ joy was uncontainable.

They travel north with Laura, arriving in Duefron to express their gratitude to Mark.

They decided not to give Mark advance notice of their visit. Upon reaching Mark’s villa gate, they informed the doorman that they had come to see Mark.

Meanwhile, Mark was engaged with Edwin.

A servant approached Mark with a look of ambivalence, reporting, “Mr. Evans, you have visitors at the gate. Additionally, they were accompanied by an adorable young girl.”

Mark guessed the identity of the guests, and he found himself in a difficult situation.

His gaze shifted to Cecilia.

Cecilia’s eyes were a bit teary, but she remained composed.

“They have arrived. Go ahead and greet them.”

Mark’s hand rested on her shoulder, offering a comforting caress.

Cecilia, preferring to avoid the visitors, went upstairs.

Mark watched her depart before instructing the servant, “Please, let them in.”

Edwin raised his head proudly and inquired innocently, “Is that Laura?”

Mark was taken aback.

At that moment, Paul’s parents arrived, Laura in tow, bearing an array of unique goods from Czanch. Among these, Paul’s mother had selected some items specifically for children.

Paul’s mother gazed at Edwin with warmth in her eyes.

“You must be Edwin, right? Peter mentioned how adorable you are.”

Edwin’s innocence was unmistakable.

Yet, out of the younger generation, Edwin was known for being the most mischievous one as he grew up.

The compliment to Edwin lifted Mark’s spirits.

While Mark was fond of Laura, he refrained from embracing her, considering Cecilia’s feelings.

Laura appeared somewhat let down.

Laura, saying, “My dad’s

even

along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin

returned to the living room, she eagerly

things they wanted to

considering letting Laura live in Duefron

glanced at Edwin and

disappointment without even getting the chance

guests off,

to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting

felt a

went upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints regarding Laura’s

On the second floor.

against the French window,

Mark murmured, “Are you

shifted her

lines appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her

reached out to

“They’ve come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to

graced

her usual self.

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken too

he inquired,

look after Laura from now on. There’s nothing to

nod. But she

had shared his life with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book. The

this freely

the top two buttons of

paused and asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

risen to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her against the French

his words a soft murmur, “Edwin is busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him

a strong desire for intimacy

tilted her head slightly and offered a faint

though they lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been intimate

himself unable

of the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in an intimate

had a

desires, fearing that he might

kept on until 8:00

had to come and call them

door remained closed, the servant took the hint and

room was

and nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp with

fingers grazed

blush tinged Cecilia’s

herself

Go and check on Edwin once more. His

some ointment

leaned in and planted a

round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have you been

and she

to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re feeling off,

stairs and fetched some

he attended to

had already freshened up with a shower, and she was now

sat beside her, took a bite, and asked, “So, you’re serious about

didn’t even

just Looking for something to keep me

“It’s nice

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his gaze and ventured, “Doesn’t it

within the entertainment

of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money, and the other pertains

need to do something for money. She

could fulfill her needs in that regard. There

the script and softly exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else, he got

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same from

Mark used to

and Cecilia were the perfect match for each

now Cecilia had reverted to her

strong

affectionately tousled her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by

warmed at

more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think it would be a big deal to

jealousy over the

Laura had ultimately been

her for a shopping trip. At this point, Rena

quite anxious

and when she did,

Cecilia was strong, and together,

you and Mark

with a

set in May. Mark has

with

company was in Duefron. Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank and engaged in social

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing a more relaxed job would be

idea. To him, it smacked

their age gap, which led him to

to say next yet

her hesitation, Rena queried,

I somehow feel the things between

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