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

was even more

kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura to tears,

to the living room,

things they wanted to

Laura live in Duefron with Mark by her

denied the idea immediately. She glanced at Edwin and

parents had to depart with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy

his guests off, out of

Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a

a swell of

Cecilia, knowing that

On the second floor.

rested against the French window, silently savoring

Mark murmured,

her

and the

her softness, Mark reached out to caress her

come all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them

smile graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken too

he inquired, “Are

will look after Laura

a nod. But

for some time, could read her thoughts

hadn’t spoken this

top two buttons of

paused and asked, “Should

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

I believe it would

strong desire

her head slightly and offered a faint nod of

had been arguing for a whole month. Even though they lived

found himself unable

the curtain, and they

a slender

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

kept on

come and call them

the door remained closed, the servant took the hint and headed downstairs to

room was enveloped

Mark’s

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips, questioning,

blush tinged

blanket over herself and

on Edwin once more.

ointment

leaned in and planted a

of energy and a desire for another round, but he restrained himself and whispered, “Have you been

anger flared, and she responded

his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If you’re feeling off,

and fetched some food

attended to

and she

bite, and asked,

didn’t even

Looking for something

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

Cecilia met his gaze

all, the things within the

lack of concern caught her off

Mark grinned.

aspects. One involves money, and the

do something for money. She was born into a

fulfill her needs in that regard. There was

Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else,

Mark’s expression deepened.

the same

Mark used to be

he was confident that he and Cecilia were the perfect match for

now Cecilia had reverted

had a strong fondness for

her hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by your

warmed

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

a smile. She still harbored jealousy over the

issue regarding Laura had

shopping trip. At this point,

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

when she did, she was

Rena and Cecilia was strong, and together,

and Mark hold

with a

“It’s set in

with a cheerful

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

Cecilia didn’t complain.

out that with his connections, securing a more relaxed job would be a piece of

dismissed the idea. To him, it

minded their age gap, which led him to indulge in their

pondered what to say next

queried, “Is something

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 for

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