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,”

smiled and embraced her

night passed by, and Saturday

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

wielded a small shovel in his hand,

a

She looked absolutely

legs, she followed

allowing her

a minor mishap unfolded shortly

came into contact with a

caused was palpable. Her face

she could do was wail.

the worm. He promptly divided it into two with the shovel.

cried so vigorously that her face reddened, and she

tried

efforts failed

ten meters away from Olivia. She tottered toward him and wrapped her

scooped her up, placing her on his

with excitement to

Mark and explained, “Olivia saw a worm.” At the mere mention of the worm, Olivia burst into tears once more

tears and runny nose stained Mark's

didn’t mind it

wiped her face

nestled into

of envy and affection, as he cherished his sister and

and gazed

“Olivia is truly attached

to take Edwin indoors for breakfast. He

Olivia remained unsettled.

for her

to hold her, preparing a bottle of milk.

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

kept coaxing her, reluctant to

much and approached

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 the right word for me.” Mark

was good since

the one upstairs also had a penchant

carried Olivia

Cecilia was still

placed Olivia in her mother’s

roused from her

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

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

tapped her head and teased, “My

to be diligent” Cecilia pressed her

phone rang, and it was

Mark picked up the call, exchanged a few words,

the room, Cecilia could faintly

Laura, who was adopted by Peter and

but her hearing

attended a

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

in search

to make several more phone calls, evidently assisting in

Mark's conversations in

Laura's situation again, but, in reality, her inner turmoil remained quite subdued. It could have been the result of

for roughly ten minutes before returning

asleep in her

maintained a

phone, explaining, “Peter needs my assistance with an issue.”

her eyes and eventually

her potential anger, he

Cecilia sat up.

her to send me that doctor's number.”

it hard to

and tenderly stroked the child in her

fond of that child, but 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

offered, “I'll reach out to the doctor for you. You

the weekend with

Cecilia smiled warmly.

another day. If you can't make it tomorrow, there will be

by her side, Cecilia was willing to compromise on

Mark nodded in agreement.

his attire and headed downstairs. In the living room, he spotted Edwin engrossed

Mark's arrival, Edwin lifted his

going out?” Mark contemplated the best approach

back for lunch with you.” Edwin accepted his response and resumed

fists remained

ruffled Edwin's hair, and suggested, “Your mom has given her permission. How about joining me?”

Edwin's head another gentle

gone, Edwin put down his

the departing figure by the door, tightly

a recurring

always leaving

important than his family, and even Laura took precedence over

Mark reached the

occupied with finding a doctor for Laura and addressing the dispute

the parents of

the reasonable

brat’s parents approached and adamantly refused to apologize.

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