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

and embraced her

passed by, and Saturday morning

and the two children couldn't remain idle. They had been playing with flowers and grass in the yard

in his hand, displaying his youthful

donned a flowery

She looked

her two delicate legs, she followed her brother, playfully plucking at the

indulged Olivia, allowing her

a minor mishap unfolded shortly

contact with a sizable

Her face scrunched up, and then

do

divided it into two with the shovel. Then, he rushed to console his younger sister, however, he wasn't particularly adept

so vigorously that her face reddened, and

tried to soothe

efforts failed to

from the house, standing about ten meters away from Olivia. She tottered toward him

and scooped her up, placing

and down with excitement to

mere mention of the worm, Olivia burst into tears once more

tears and runny nose stained Mark's

didn’t mind it

face

Olivia nestled

countenance bore a mix of envy and affection, as he

approached and gazed

remarked, “Olivia is

Mark observed the sun and instructed Zoey to take Edwin indoors for breakfast. He then

Olivia remained unsettled.

for her

hold her, preparing

off eventually, her lips relaxing, allowing

her, reluctant to

much and approached

so adorable.” Mark affectionately ruffled Edwin's short brown hair and replied softly, “You're adorable too.” Edwin puckered his lips and remarked,

was finally sound asleep, which was good since children required ample hours of sleep

that the one upstairs also had a penchant for

then carried

expected, Cecilia was still

placed Olivia in her mother’s

roused from

down at Olivia in her embrace, planting a gentle kiss on her daughters forehead. In a hoarse voice, Mark suggested, “It's still early. Why don’t you sleep with her for a

was already eight o'clock, and she felt it might

head and teased, “My mom knows

don’t have to pretend to be diligent” Cecilia pressed her lips together, shooting a stern look at

respond, his phone rang, and it

the call, exchanged a few words, and

from inside the room, Cecilia

who was adopted by Peter and his wife, residing in

speak, but her

a regular

dispute with a classmate, resulting in a fall down the stairs and a

search of a

more phone calls,

listened to Mark's conversations in

heightened emotional reaction upon hearing about Laura's situation again, but, in reality, her inner turmoil remained quite subdued. It could have been the

on the phone for roughly ten minutes

was peacefully asleep in her mother’s

Cecilia maintained a steady

anxious, and after a moment, he motioned toward his phone, explaining, “Peter needs my assistance with an issue.” “Is it related to that

her eyes and

of her potential anger, he approached and gently caressed her

Cecilia sat up.

orthopedist. I'll ask her to send me that

it hard to

lowered her head and tenderly stroked the child in

most of our disagreements stem from you. I don't have to single out a child specifically. Moreover, Laura is under Peter's care now. Peter and his wife

1947 Cecilia offered, “I'll reach out to the doctor for you. You can visit Laura at the hospital.” Mark hesitated

had initially intended to enjoy the weekend with

Cecilia smiled warmly.

make it tomorrow, there will be

by her side, Cecilia was

Mark nodded in agreement.

In the living room, he spotted Edwin

arrival, Edwin lifted

“Dad, are you going out?” Mark contemplated the best approach and decided

to visit a little girl, but I'l be back for

fists remained tightly

mom has given her permission. How about joining me?” “I need to finish my homework,” Edwin responded, his expression

Edwin's head another gentle

soon as Mark was gone, Edwin put

departing figure by the door, tightly pursing his

a

always leaving

in Mark's priorities, work seemed more important than his family, and

1948 Mark reached the

doctor for Laura and addressing

parents

the reasonable

approached and adamantly refused to apologize. Instead, they immediately proposed a settlement of one hundred thousand dollars to resolve the

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