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.

saying, “My dad’s occupied now, so let me hug

was even

together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears,

to the living room,

many things they

they were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with

denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously

had to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to

off, out of the

blush easily, engrossed in

felt a swell

knowing that

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently savoring

murmured, “Are you

shifted her

lines appeared gentle, and the soft

softness, Mark reached out to

whispered, “They’ve come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that

graced

her usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken too

he inquired,

after Laura from now on. There’s nothing to

a nod. But

Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts Like an open book. The air between

hadn’t spoken this freely

two buttons of

and asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

risen to secure the door. Returning to her, he lifted her in his

busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him to

with a strong desire

tilted her head slightly and

been arguing for a whole month. Even though they lived

instant, Mark found himself

the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged

had a

his desires, fearing that he might

moment kept on

servant had to come and call them

no sound from inside, and since the door remained closed,

room was enveloped

nestled in Mark’s

grazed her lips, questioning,

blush tinged Cecilia’s

blanket over herself and nodded with

Go and check on Edwin once more. His

ointment on

in and planted a kiss

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

and she responded

that point, Mark rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled

stairs and fetched some food for

attended to

had already freshened up with a shower, and

a bite, and asked, “So, you’re

didn’t even lift

just Looking for something to keep me

her head and remarked, “It’s nice to have something to occupy

his

within

of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

main aspects. One involves

do something for money. She was born

desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that

“Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else, he got jealous, especially when she was conversing with

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same from

Mark

confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each

reverted to her

a strong

“I’ll stand by your side in the days

warmed at his

earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think

over the events from years past. She was

Laura had ultimately been

for a shopping trip. At this point, Rena

felt quite anxious regarding Rena’s

and when she did,

Rena and Cecilia was strong, and together, they browsed through baby clothes,

you and Mark hold

with a

set in May. Mark

came with a cheerful

network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work. Even in Duefron, he frequently drank and engaged

Cecilia didn’t complain.

out that with his connections, securing a more relaxed

Mark dismissed the idea. To him, it

gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate moments until midnight that

to say next yet opted for

hesitation, Rena queried, “Is something troubling

small garment in her hands, Cecilia confessed in a low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him persists, as does his

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