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.

stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My

even more

they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears, leaving her too scared to speak

living room, she eagerly wanted to

parents had many things they wanted to

they were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and

even getting the chance to enjoy a proper

his guests off, out of the

and caught sight of Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy tale book while sitting upright and

a swell of

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

On the second floor.

against the French window,

Mark murmured,

shifted her gaze toward

the soft lighting featured her smooth

her softness, Mark reached out

way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that be a

graced

her usual self. She’s typically well-behaved, but today

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had

voice, he inquired, “Are

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

a nod. But she was

time, could read her thoughts Like an open

spoken this

unfastened the top two buttons of

and asked, “Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

her, he lifted her in his arms,

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

consumed with a strong desire for intimacy with

her head slightly and offered a faint nod of

month. Even though they lived under the

Mark found himself unable to

moment, he lowered the

had a slender

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that he might inadvertently cause her discomfort

moment kept on until

to come and call

and since the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and

was

Mark’s embrace, his arms damp

shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips,

tinged

over herself and nodded with a soft

Edwin once more. His wound

some ointment on

planted

still had plenty of energy and a desire for another round, but he restrained himself and

anger flared, and she responded by

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

descended the stairs and fetched some food for her

attended

and she was now multitasking, reading the script

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

didn’t even lift

just Looking for something to keep me

head and remarked, “It’s nice to

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

the things within

of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

be drawn into two main aspects. One involves money, and the other

felt no need to do something for money. She was born into a

desired pleasure during their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was no need for her

through the script and softly exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the same

years ago, Mark used to be quite

was confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so he was generous and

now Cecilia had reverted to her

had a strong fondness for

“I’ll stand by your side in the

warmed at

“You might need to earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think it would be a

over the

issue regarding Laura

At this point, Rena was

anxious

and when she did, she was flanked

Cecilia was strong, and together, they

you and Mark hold the wedding

with a

set in May. Mark has been swamped

with a

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing a more relaxed job would

the idea. To

led him to indulge

say next yet

queried, “Is something troubling

tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him persists, as does his for

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