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.

going to sleep,”

and embraced

night passed by, and Saturday

They had been playing with flowers and grass in the yard since

small shovel in his hand,

a flowery

1944 She

two delicate legs, she followed her brother, playfully plucking

her to

minor mishap unfolded

contact with a

caused was palpable. Her face scrunched up, and

she could do was wail.

followed her line of sight and spotted the worm. He promptly divided it into two with the shovel. Then, he rushed to console his younger sister,

that her face

also tried to

failed to stop Olivia's

the house, standing about ten meters away from Olivia. She tottered toward him and wrapped her arms

bent down and scooped her up, placing her on his

with excitement to

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

and runny nose stained Mark's

didn’t mind

her face and

nestled into

affection, as he cherished his

approached and gazed

smiled warmly and remarked, “Olivia is

Mark observed the sun and instructed Zoey to take Edwin indoors for breakfast. He then trailed behind them, with

Olivia remained unsettled.

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

to hold her, preparing a bottle of milk.

bottle and drank while still in Mark's arms. She dozed off eventually, her lips relaxing, allowing the bottle to

kept coaxing her, reluctant to divert

eaten much and approached his

adorable too.” Edwin puckered

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

that the one upstairs also

then carried

Cecilia was still in

placed Olivia in her

roused from

in her embrace, planting a gentle kiss on her daughters forehead. In a hoarse voice, Mark suggested, “It's

eight o'clock, and she felt it might

tapped her head and teased, “My

have to pretend to be diligent” Cecilia pressed her lips

respond, his phone rang,

call, exchanged a few words, and then stepped out onto the

Cecilia could faintly

call centered on Laura, who was adopted by Peter and his wife, residing in

but her

a

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

in search of a

Mark proceeded to make several more phone calls, evidently assisting in

to Mark's conversations

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 had weathered even more harrowing experiences that had

the phone for roughly ten minutes before

was peacefully asleep in her mother’s

a

somewhat anxious, and after a moment, he motioned toward his phone, explaining, “Peter needs my assistance with an

met her

he approached and

Cecilia sat up.

an excellent orthopedist. I'll ask her to send me

it hard to

her head and tenderly stroked the child

you. I don't have to single out a child specifically. Moreover, Laura is under Peter's care now. Peter and his wife aren't young anymore. I don’t want to see them burdened with too much worry.” Mark remained silent, gently touching Olivia's

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

enjoy the weekend

Cecilia smiled warmly.

there will be countless weekends ahead.” There was

as Mark was by her side, Cecilia was willing to compromise on

Mark nodded in agreement.

In the living room,

arrival, Edwin lifted his

going out?” Mark contemplated the best

girl, but I'l be back for lunch with you.” Edwin accepted

tiny fists

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

another gentle pat before

soon as Mark was gone, Edwin put down

stared at the departing figure by the door, tightly pursing his

a recurring

leaving

work seemed more important than his family, and even Laura took

Mark reached

for Laura and addressing the dispute between the

ward, the parents of the

the reasonable

pushing her. The brat’s parents approached and adamantly refused to apologize. Instead, they immediately proposed a settlement

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