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.

time, Edwin stepped forward and embraced Laura, saying, “My dad’s occupied now, so

was even

them to play together. However, when no one was around them, Edwin frightened Laura

to the living room, she

things they wanted to discuss

live in

immediately. She glanced at Edwin and nervously bit

with disappointment without even getting the chance to enjoy a

his guests off,

who tended to blush easily, engrossed in reading a fairy

a swell of

upstairs to console Cecilia, knowing that she might have some complaints regarding

On the second floor.

against the French window, silently

her, Mark murmured,

shifted her gaze toward

the soft

softness, Mark reached

all the way here. Why didn’t you invite them to stay for dinner?

smile graced

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

Cecilia raised an eyebrow.

had

voice, he inquired, “Are

parents will look after Laura from

nod. But she

Cecilia for some time, could read her

this freely

two buttons of

paused and asked, “Should I close the

Cecilia seemed hesitant.

“Edwin is still downstairs.”

to her, he lifted her in his arms, pressing

believe it would be beneficial for him to spend some

consumed with a strong desire for intimacy

and offered a faint

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

himself unable to resist any

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

had a

fearing that he might inadvertently cause her

moment kept

come and call them for dinner

from inside, and since the door remained closed, the servant

room was enveloped

in Mark’s

she shifted, Mark’s fingers grazed her lips, questioning, “Are you

blush tinged Cecilia’s

the blanket over herself

once more. His wound

some ointment

and planted a

a desire for another round, but

she responded

dress himself. Clutching his wrinkled shirt, he suggested, “If

the stairs and fetched some

he attended to

return, Cecilia had already freshened up with a shower, and she was now multitasking,

asked, “So,

even lift

Looking for something to

remarked, “It’s nice

Cecilia met his gaze

all, the things within the entertainment

lack of concern caught her

Mark grinned.

two main aspects. One involves money, and

something for money.

her needs in that regard. There was no need for her to

Whenever Rena exchanged a few words with someone else, he got jealous, especially when she was conversing with

Mark’s expression deepened.

expect the

many years ago, Mark used to

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

reverted to

a strong fondness

“I’ll stand

heart warmed at his

need to earn a bit more. Sustaining a fresh look can be costly.

over the

issue regarding Laura had ultimately

At this point, Rena was

quite anxious regarding Rena’s

necessary, and when

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

and Mark hold

replied with

in

response came with a cheerful

in Duefron. Yet, his vast network in the northwest meant he often

Cecilia didn’t complain.

securing a

idea. To him, it smacked

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

pondered what to say next yet

Rena queried, “Is

“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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