Chapter 1941 Despite reconciling with Mark, she had never shared the details of her life over the past few years with him.

He had endured hardships just as she had.

During her pregnancy with Olivia, Cecilia had been plagued by nightmares in which Rena called her with distressing news.

Thus, when Mark returned, Cecilia finally felt a profound sense of relief.

Emerging from the bathroom, Mark discovered Cecilia seated at the head of the bed, sobbing quietly.

Standing by the bathroom door, Mark observed Cecilia in silence.

ANGELA'SLIBRARY It was already late at night.

Beneath the subdued lighting, her profile appeared gentle, her tears crystal clear.

He could easily read what was on her mind. She was concerned about him.

Mark stared at her for a long while, yet she remained immersed in her own thoughts.

He approached her, gently retrieved the medicine bottle from her grasp, and softly explained, “These were prescribed when I was discharged from the hospital. Some of the medications aren't readily available in the country. I don't take all of these daily. Just one or two types occasionally.” Cecilia met his gaze.

Tears still streamed on her cheeks.

Mark cradled her in his embrace, guiding her face to rest against his chest as he tenderly caressed her cheek.

Cecilia slowly wrapped her arms around his waist.

Her fingers trembled.

In a raspy voice, Mark asked, “Are you worried about me?” She remained enveloped in his arms, then, with a quivering voice, she confessed, “Mark, I was terribly frightened back then.” That was all she uttered.

She felt too self-conscious to articulate anything more.

She had cherished her love for him through countless years, yet she couldn't be as carefree as she once was in her youth.

Mark tenderly stroked her hair.

He didn’t push her. He simply held her in his arms like that.

Perhaps it was only at that moment, as they cautiously drew nearer to each other, that they truly found solace.

Chapter 1942 It was then that they could be assured it wasn't a mere dream.

Cecilia stopped crying.

As she grew mature, she didn't wish to display weakness in his presence.

How could Mark not understand her? To him, she remained a mere child, and even when she feigned composure, he could discern her true feelings in an instant.

Mark carefully carried her to the bed.

He cocooned her within the blanket, akin to a caterpillar in its snug chrysalis.

Cecilia was unwilling to comply. She playfully patted him on the shoulder and quipped, “I'm feeling warm. It’s summer, after all. What were you thinking?” Mark slid his hand beneath the blanket.

He reached for her feet and remarked, “Your feet are cold.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY He couldn't fathom why her feet felt so chilly in the midst of summer when she had always been in robust health.

Cecilia extended her foot, allowing it to rest in the warmth of his palm.

His skin radiated heat, making her feel comforted.

Cecilia nestled against the pillow and softly disclosed, “After giving birth, I've had some minor health issues. It's not a big deal.” Yet, Mark was insistent on warming her feet.

As they lay down, facing each other, Cecilia hesitated briefly before inquiring, “How have you been in Rouemn? Rena never told me. And I lacked the courage to ask” Mark reminisced about those times.

They had been incredibly challenging.

The most trying period was when he had gone without sustenance for a month, let alone a proper meal.

During the most daunting moments, he would look at photographs of Cecilia and Edwin. After Olivia's birth, he added Olivia's pictures to his source of solace.

However, Mark had no inclination to divulge it to Cecilia.

He extended his arm, allowing her to nestle comfortably beside him.

He opted to share the brighter aspects of his experiences abroad during those two years.

“The snow there was enchanting. From the hospital window, I could catch a glimpse of a majestic mountain range.” He paused as he picked which stories to share.ư

Chapter 1943 “I recall one New Year's Eve when I woke up, and Peter brought some pumpkin pies. I had a strong craving for them.” “Did you manage to have some?” Mark chuckled.

“Yes. Just one bite.” Having said that, Mark abruptly switched off the light.

He slid under her blanket and gently lifted her clothes.

Cecilia swiftly grasped at the sheet.

As Mark got out of the covers, her face flushed crimson and felt feverish. Fortunately, the room was shrouded in darkness.

Mark lay beside her, his fingers delicately tracing her face.

She chided him as a scoundrel.

Yet Mark lowered his voice, laced with an indescribable romance, as he whispered, “I've always wanted to have a taste.” Cecilia could no Longer endure his teasing.

She turned her back, choosing silence as her response.

His flirtatious nature was rather undeniable.

In the darkness, Mark gazed at her slender shoulder and wore a subtle smile.

He leaned in gradually and tenderly said in a low voice, “Throughout those years, you were what I missed most.” Cecilia's cheeks felt like burning up once more.

She was both tempted and touched, yet occasionally, she suspected that his sweet words had been honed on many women, which ignited a spark of anger within her.

to sleep,” she

and embraced her

by, and

They had been

shovel in his hand, displaying his youthful

a flowery

1944 She

two delicate legs, she followed

indulged Olivia, allowing her to

mishap unfolded

contact with

Her face

do was

Edwin followed her line of sight and spotted the worm. He promptly divided it into two with the shovel. Then, he

so vigorously that her

also tried to

their efforts failed to stop

away from Olivia. She tottered toward him and wrapped her arms around

and scooped her up,

up and down with

worm.” At the mere mention of the worm, Olivia burst into tears once more and clung to Mark's neck,

runny nose

didn’t mind

wiped her face and patted her chubby

nestled into his

affection, as he

approached and gazed at

and remarked, “Olivia

and instructed Zoey to take Edwin indoors for breakfast. He then trailed behind them, with Olivia cradled in

Olivia remained unsettled.

reclined in her father’s embrace, yearning for her milk bottle, but obstinately refusing to

continued to hold her, preparing a bottle of

bottle and drank while still in Mark's arms. She dozed off eventually, her lips relaxing, allowing the bottle to slip. She'd awaken, resuming her determined effort to

kept coaxing her, reluctant to

much and

remarked, “Olivia is so adorable.” Mark affectionately ruffled Edwin's short brown hair and replied softly, “You're adorable too.” Edwin puckered his lips and remarked, “I'm a little guy. ‘Adorable’ isn't

was good since children required ample hours of

the one upstairs also had

carried

Cecilia was still

placed Olivia in

roused from

gentle kiss on her daughters forehead. In a hoarse voice, Mark suggested, “It's still early. Why don’t

eight o'clock, and she felt it might be too late to go

and teased, “My

diligent” Cecilia pressed

as Mark was about to respond, his phone rang,

Mark picked up the call, exchanged a few words, and then stepped out

room, Cecilia could faintly hear

call centered on Laura, who was adopted by Peter and

but

a

dispute with a classmate, resulting in a fall down

in search

to make several more phone calls, evidently assisting

to Mark's conversations in

had anticipated a heightened emotional reaction upon hearing about Laura's situation again, but, in reality, her inner turmoil remained quite subdued. It could have been the result of the changing circumstances or the fact that Cecilia

roughly ten minutes before returning to

peacefully asleep in her mother’s

a steady gaze on

explaining, “Peter needs

her eyes and

her potential anger, he approached

Cecilia sat up.

an excellent orthopedist. I'll ask her to send me that doctor's number.” Mark's

it hard to

her head and tenderly stroked

a child specifically. Moreover, Laura is under Peter's

offered, “I'll reach out to the doctor for you. You can visit Laura at the

enjoy the weekend with Cecilia

Cecilia smiled warmly.

tomorrow, there will be countless

as Mark was by her side, Cecilia was willing

Mark nodded in agreement.

his attire and headed downstairs. In the living room,

Mark's arrival, Edwin lifted

he nervously inquired, “Dad, are you going out?” Mark contemplated the best approach

replied, “I'm going to visit a little girl, but I'l be back for lunch with you.” Edwin accepted his response and resumed his

tiny fists remained tightly

and suggested, “Your mom has given her permission. How about joining me?” “I need to finish

gentle

gone, Edwin

figure by the door,

was a

always leaving them

than his family, and even Laura took precedence over

Mark reached

with finding a doctor for Laura and addressing the dispute between the two

parents of the

took the

Laura but also pushing her. The brat’s parents approached and

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