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

was even

the two kids got along, so they allowed them to play together. However, when no one was around

returned to the living room, she eagerly

parents had many things they wanted to

live in Duefron with Mark by her

She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit

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

guests off, out of the

sight of Edwin, who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy

felt a

console Cecilia, knowing that she might have

On the second floor.

rested against the French window, silently savoring the

murmured,

her gaze

facial lines appeared gentle, and the soft lighting featured her smooth

reached out to caress

invite

smile graced

on leaving. This isn’t her usual self. She’s typically well-behaved, but today

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

sensed he had spoken

a low voice, he inquired, “Are you still upset

will look after Laura from now on.

nod. But she

some time, could read her thoughts

spoken this

unfastened the top two

paused and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

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

soft murmur, “Edwin is busy with his book. I believe it would be beneficial for him to spend some time with Waylen. After all, he is skilled at teaching

with a strong

tilted her head slightly and offered a

whole month. Even though they lived under the same

found himself unable to resist

lowered the curtain, and they

had a slender

struggled to restrain his desires, fearing that

kept

and

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

room was

nestled in Mark’s embrace, his arms damp with

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her

tinged

herself

Edwin once more. His wound is bothering

ointment

and planted a kiss

energy and a desire for another round, but he restrained himself and whispered,

she responded by kicking

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

stairs and fetched some

he attended to

and she

asked, “So, you’re serious

didn’t even lift her

something to keep me

remarked, “It’s nice to

pause, Cecilia met his

the things within the entertainment industry were

of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

two main aspects. One

do something for money. She was born into a wealthy

that regard. There was no need for her

softly exclaimed, “Waylen is consistently quite possessive. Whenever Rena exchanged

Mark’s expression deepened.

you expect the

many years ago, Mark used to be quite

Cecilia were the perfect match for each other, so he

now Cecilia had reverted to her previous

had a strong fondness for

hair and expressed, “I’ll stand by your

warmed at

a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly.

jealousy over the events from years

Laura

Rena to join her for a shopping trip. At this

felt quite anxious

ventured outside unless necessary, and when she did, she was

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

and Mark hold the wedding

replied with

then added, “It’s set in May. Mark

response came with a

he often traveled there for work. Even

Cecilia didn’t complain.

with his connections, securing a more relaxed job would

dismissed the idea. To him,

age gap, which led him to indulge in their

say next yet

queried, “Is something

I somehow feel the things between me and Mark have changed. I’m sure my love for him

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