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 dad’s occupied now, so let me hug

even more

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

living room, she eagerly

they wanted to discuss

they were considering letting Laura live in Duefron with Mark by

denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin

had to depart with disappointment without even getting

saw his guests off, out of

to blush easily, engrossed in reading a

felt a swell

console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints regarding

On the second floor.

the French window, silently savoring

her, Mark murmured, “Are

shifted her gaze toward

lines appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured

her softness, Mark reached out to caress her

the way here. Why didn’t you invite them

graced Mark’s

on leaving. This isn’t her usual self. She’s typically

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had spoken

inquired, “Are you still

parents will look after Laura from

a nod.

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

hadn’t spoken this

top two buttons

“Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

Returning to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing her

would be beneficial for him to spend some time with

a strong desire for intimacy with

slightly and offered a faint nod of

whole month. Even though they lived under the same roof, they hadn’t been intimate during this

this instant, Mark found himself

heat of the moment, he lowered the curtain, and they engaged in

a slender

his desires, fearing that he might

moment kept

servant had to come and call

closed, the servant took

was

rolled over and nestled in Mark’s

fingers grazed her lips,

tinged

pulled the blanket over herself and nodded

once more.

ointment

in and planted a kiss

desire for another round, but he restrained himself

and she responded by kicking

Mark rose to dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he

fetched some food

he attended to

freshened up with a shower, and she was now multitasking, reading the

bite, and asked, “So, you’re serious about joining

didn’t even

just Looking for something to

“It’s nice to

a thoughtful pause, Cecilia met his

things within the entertainment industry

concern caught

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves

do something for money. She was born into a wealthy family, after

their intimacy, he could fulfill her needs in that regard. There was

exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the

years ago, Mark used to be

and Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so

now Cecilia had reverted to her previous

had a strong

expressed, “I’ll stand by your side in the days

warmed at his

fresh look can be costly. However, I

harbored jealousy over the events from years past.

issue regarding Laura had

Rena to join her for a shopping trip. At

quite anxious

ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did, she was flanked by four

bond between Rena and Cecilia was strong, and together, they browsed through baby

you and Mark hold the wedding

with a

in May. Mark has

with a cheerful

in Duefron. Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often traveled there for work.

Cecilia didn’t complain.

connections, securing a more relaxed job would be a

idea. To him, it smacked

their age gap, which led him to indulge in their intimate moments

pondered what to say next yet opted for

Rena queried,

low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between me and Mark

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