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.

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

even

got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no

Laura returned to the living room,

many things they wanted to

were considering letting Laura live in

idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and

with disappointment without even getting

his guests off, out of

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

felt a swell

upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently

her, Mark murmured, “Are you

shifted her

and the soft lighting featured her smooth

Mark reached

you invite them to stay for dinner? Wouldn’t that

graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

he had spoken

inquired, “Are you still

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

nod.

life with Cecilia for some time, could read her thoughts

spoken this freely in

top two buttons

“Should I

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

her, he lifted her in his arms,

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

consumed with a strong desire for

her head slightly and offered a faint nod

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

instant, Mark found himself unable to resist any

lowered the curtain,

a slender

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

kept on until

to come and call them for dinner

remained closed,

was enveloped

and nestled in Mark’s embrace,

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips,

blush tinged

over herself and

on Edwin once more. His wound is bothering

ointment

and planted a

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

she responded by kicking

Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If

fetched some food for

attended

shower, and she was now multitasking, reading the script while enjoying

asked, “So, you’re serious about joining

didn’t even

just Looking for something

and remarked, “It’s

Cecilia met his gaze and ventured,

within the

of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

One involves money,

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

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

consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged a

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the same

ago, Mark used to

match for each other, so he

reverted

strong

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

warmed at his

fresh look can be costly. However, I don’t think it would

jealousy over the events from years past.

Laura had

trip. At this

anxious regarding

when she did,

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

and Mark

replied with a

added, “It’s set in May. Mark has been

response came with a cheerful

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

out that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job

Mark dismissed the idea. To him, it smacked of

to indulge in their intimate moments until midnight

say

queried, “Is

a low tone, “Rena, I somehow feel the things between

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