She had heard that there was a place where her uncle used to share with Cecilia.

However, this was the first time that she had ever come here.

Based on her initial impression, this place seemed really nice!

After cutting the apple into smaller pieces, she gave Mark a few of them.

“You look like a filial daughter right now,” he said to her with a smile.

When he said that, the first person that came to Rena’s mind was Cecilia.

“I’m only a year younger than Cecilia. Do you think she’s old enough to be your child?”

The look on Mark’s eyes communicated a myriad of emotions.

After a while, he pretended to act cool and asked, “How’s she getting along with Thomas? I’ve seen him come to the Fowler’s house twice. They’re getting along pretty well, aren’t they?”

Rena looked away and said nothing.

After all, she had promised to Waylen that neither of them would favor either Mark or Cecilia.

She simply gave a small smile.

While Mark remained silent, Peter blurted, “Oh, Rena! Don’t keep us guessing! If you don’t tell the truth, it will make Mr. Evans more anxious! It’s not good for his condition!”

With her smile still intact, Rena tucked Mark in.

Then, with a smile, she said, “Uncle Mark, you’re so smart. I don’t think you need me to answer that question. You know what you should do. You’ve been so magnanimous that even Waylen is surprised.”

Peter understood what she had meant by that.

Mark, on the other hand, simply smiled.

Suddenly, Rena’s face turned serious. She said softly, “The most important thing right now is for you to take good care of your body.

Otherwise, you might end up hurting Cecilia again. Do you want that to happen?”

Rena’s tone carried a slight hint of reproach.

She chastised him for going out of his way just for a moment of alone with her last night.

Mark swallowed hard as he looked away and uttered, I won’t do that again.”

Rena pouted her Lips and didn’t say anything more. Both of them were smart people-they didn’t need to be explicit with their words for them to understand each other.

Rena stayed for two hours and cooked lunch for Mark.

After she left, Mark had Lunch and felt much better.

He sat quietly on the sofa in the living room and read the newspaper.

After taking a nap at noon, his phone suddenly rang.

He glanced at the screen and saw an unknown number flashing.

With furrowed brows, Mark answered the phone.

“This is Mark,” he said.

No one was speaking on the other line. ALL Mark could hear was the sound of someone hyperventilating.

Mark patiently waited for the other person to speak.

After a while, he figured out who it was. His tone softened as he asked, “Edwin, is that you?”

Indeed, it was Edwin who was on the phone.

Edwin was still cross and had a mean face on. After a while, he finally said, “You said you were going to come back!”

Upon hearing this, Mark’s heart twitched.

“It’s my fault,” he apologized sincerely.

“Are you at home now? I’ll go and pick you up, okay?”

Edwin didn’t say anything.

Mark further coaxed, “How about I take you out with your little sister? Let’s go eat your favorite fried chicken!”

Edwin bit his lip before saying, “She can’t eat that.”

“Then I will bring her bottle,” Mark responded.

Edwin didn’t say anything, which Mark took as him agreeing to his invite.

“I’ll be there soon,” he told him.

“Great-uncle,” Edwin awkwardly called him before hanging up the phone.

Mark was surprised to hear the call suddenly drop. But after a while, he smiled and turned to Peter.

“It’s okay. As long as he’s happy.

Peter, I’m going to pick up Edwin and Olivia. The three of us will go out. Get me a car quickly.”

Hearing this, Peter flashed a wide grin.

“This is such a nice plan!”

After saying that, he called the driver and then began ironing Mark’s clothes.

When Mark arrived at the Fowler’s house, several happy children ran out to him, happily calling him their great uncle.

Mark brought them cupcakes.

to Edwin, who was standing far away from

great uncle is

feeding bottle in advance and put it inside Olivia’s pocket. It was

of his children, especially that silly boy of his with tender eyes. The mere sight of

he came back, Mark didn’t feel a shred of regret about all

the time, he felt this arrangement was best for Cecilia and the children. This way, they would never have to face his death nor see him withered

now he realized that Edwin had actually

Edwin never gave up.

eyes, Mark felt a pang of regret gnaw at his heart. It was the kind of regret that

slowly walked over to his son as Alexis grabbed Marcus’ hand and giggled. After a

his hand and patted

know how

to Mark’s arms and called him “daddy”. Mark thought she looked

Olivia in his

a

smile, Mark patted Alexis’

kid was

grabbed Alexis’ wrist and dragged

the girl, who seemed

a child’s seat at the back. Since Mark had just recovered from a serious illness, he

sat in the middle, with the two kids

glance of Mark, but as soon as Mark turned to him, Edwin would look away and pretend not to have seen

This made Mark smile.

pants. Fortunately,

to

with one hand and then changed her

a father, Mark was very gentle with the one-year-old. Every time his finger would brush her soft skin, the

Edwin couldn’t help but feel jealous towards his little

seal it with a bag,” Mark

heard this did he finally came

trash can. As he did, he remembered the times back when his uncle would take Snowball for a walk. Whenever Snowball pooped outside,

the little girl change her diaper, Mark had second

while longer and

her and returned her to the baby

interaction with

a Saturday, and as such, there were many people

was already old enough to be independent. Mark

as though she also wanted

her some milk

end, he bought Olivia a portion

as though she was a precious treasure, the corner

of his eyes, Mark could see Edwin’s expression

about his homework, Edwin didn’t readily

they got along just fine,

they were

of them, the

but something had

had no choice but to send the children

in Mark’s phone call, suggested, “Olivia and I can go to the company with you. I can take care of

his eyes to Edwin and studied his

of his stare made Edwin look away and

likes

Hearing this, Mark smiled.

the two kids to

was located in the elite section of Duefron. All in all, it took up 10 floors of the 32-story

beautiful children with him, one of whom was nestled securely in his arms. That

my

ask any further questions. She simply walked Mark

Edwin took care

evening. The two children hadn’t eaten yet. Olivia, in particular, seemed to

that he had neglected

front of the children, and mussed their heads in

ask someone to bring the food

lips

Mark walked back to his

five-star hotel meals. And make it quick! Yes, ask for something

began

brought enough milk

enjoying her

made him believe for a second that

all, Edwin was

now he could no longer stay mad at Mark anymore and decided to lean against his arm and watch Olivia drink

he looked at his sister, Edwin’s

saw Edwin Leaning

a while, Edwin rested his head

atmosphere among the three was almost perfect, Mark’s

name was flashing

and took his phone from the table. Gently, he squeezed the phone between his ear and his shoulder and said, “Hello. Yes, Edwin and Olivia are here with me. They’re in my company.

Cecilia talked more, Mark’s eyes slowly began to

he forced himself to

a while, Mark hung up the phone, and an eerie silence swept

is already downstairs. I’ll walk you there,” he said

Mark and asked,

mussed Edwin’s hair, teasing, “You

that, Edwin

up, patted his sister’s back, and then carried his

one who held Olivia

they alighted the elevator, Edwin asked out of the

caught Mark

me, just call me and I’ll come pick you up,” he answered

towards his office and gently closed the door. He leaned his back against it as he heaved a tired sigh. For a long time, he didn’t move. The weight in his heart felt so heavy that it was dragging

could think about was Cecilia

Edwin,

was going on in his son’s mind? Edwin blamed Mark, but he also wanted Mark to accompany him. And yet, Mark was unable to take their children

back, he didn’t

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