Chapter 1981 Cecilia placed the dishes on the table and assisted Mark in shifting over. It took a few moments before Mark finally settled into his seat.

He began to eat, making his way through half a bowl of soup.

He paused, gazing at Cecilia with gentleness in his eyes as he inquired, “Isn't the film you were shooting out of town still unfinished?” Cecilia hesitated to share the truth with him.

She replied vaguely, “I'll go back to work once you've recovered.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Mark was skeptical.

“There's a time limit for renting locations, Cecilia. I'm really fine.” Cecilia bit her lip, torn between her desire to stay with him and her professional commitments.

After a moment, she feigned resolve and declared, “I can put a pause on the shooting for a few days as I still have that influence.

They'll understand.” In the past, Mark might have believed her words.

However, he knew Cecilia had changed and valued her career dearly now.

Mark, ever the perceptive man, understood that there might not even be a crew for her to return to at the moment, so he chose not to press the matter further.

Cecilia ladled more soup into his bowl, urging, “Have some more. You need it." Mark fixed his gaze on her.

Cecilia's cheeks flushed crimson in his presence, especially with Edwin at her side. She found it challenging to withstand Mark's intense scrutiny.

Mark offered a warm smile and dutifully consumed more soup.

It seemed to reinvigorate him.

Though he was still somewhat limited in his movements, his fever had subsided. He leaned against the bed and played with Olivia, who was now awake and lively.

The bed was quite spacious.

Olivia cheerfully explored all four corners of it, treating the space like her own personal playground. Mark, in good spirits, allowed the little girl to roam freely.

Eventually, Olivia flung herself into her father's welcoming arms.

Edwin handed her a bottle filled with milk.

Olivia settled in comfortably for her feed.

Chapter 1982 Mark tenderly caressed Olivia's face, a warm feeling swelling in his heart.

In the earlier part of his life, Mark had amassed fame and fortune.

However, he then suffered an illness that nearly cost him his life.

In those trying times, he had never envisioned such a day.

The thought of having a wife and children around him had never crossed his mind.

Mark raised his gaze and locked eyes with Cecilia.

He whispered tenderly, “Cecilia, thank you.” A sudden knock at the door interrupted their moment.

Cecilia went to answer the door.

As it swung open, she found herself momentarily stunned. Standing before her were Charlie and several of Marks other friends.

To her surprise, Flora was also among them.

Cecilia appeared somewhat uneasy, and Flora mirrored her discomfort.

Charlie, however, wore a friendly smile as he began, “I heard that Mark isn't feeling well, so we decided to pay him a visit. I expected to find him in a sorry state, but instead, I see him with a beautiful lady and two adorable kids by his side. What more could a man ask for?” Cecilia was taken aback by Charlie's words, unsure of how to react.

She wished Peter was there; he was better equipped to handle the situation.

Despite the tension, she reminded herself that she was no longer young and needed to maintain her composure.

With a polite smile, Cecilia said, “Please, come in. He's a little better now.” Charlie carried several bags, leading a small group of people into the room.

His knack for lightening the mood ensured that there was no awkward silence in the room.

Flora, however, seemed the most uncomfortable among them. She hadn't originally wanted to come that day, but Charlie had convinced her, saying, “This is a good opportunity for you. Once you get through this, you can be regular friends. Think about your career! Your future still depends on Mark's niece, Rena. Rena might have a close relationship with you, but I've heard she treats Cecilia like her own sister. Can Rena bear to see her upset?” So Flora reluctantly agreed to join them.

She would have never agreed otherwise.

Cecilia decided to put Flora at ease, stopping her abruptly and saying, “The men are occupied with their conversation. Let's find a place to sit.” Flora was seemingly skilled in social interactions.

Chapter 1983 She suspected that Cecilia might not like her and wanted to separate her from Mark.

But Cecilia remained composed and fair.

Once they reached the coffee shop downstairs, Cecilia and Flora each ordered an iced coffee. Cecilia, her fingers delicately wrapped around the cup, broke the silence first after a while, speaking in a hushed tone.

“Flora, I need to apologize for what happened last time.” Flora was taken aback by Cecilia's words.

She took a sip of her coffee and replied, “Please don't blame yourself. I lost my sense of propriety.” After pondering for a moment, Cecilia continued, “Even if I didn’t trust Mark completely, I should have trusted you. You're a close friend of my sister-in-law, Rena, and she wouldn't have connected with you if she had doubts about your character. So, I must admit that I overreacted last time. I apologize for not handling it more gracefully when I argued with Mark.” Flora remained poised.

She smoothed her hair and replied with grace, “Please don't say that.

You're also like a little sister to me.” Cecilia offered a warm smile.

They decided to change the topic.

Flora observed Cecilia and noticed how much more mature and composed she had become.

Cecilia lowered her head and smiled.

“I still remember the night you accompanied me to the airport. Flora, you're a genuinely kind person.” Flora didn’t hold back in her response.

her head and let

popular Mark was.” Many women sought to marry him,

in his youth, possessed both good looks and

sensible.” Flora's smile grew as she continued, “I'm sure he's

he didn’t take you too seriously in the beginning, but fate has its way. He hadn't settled down before because he hadn't met the right person.

1984 She

own shortcomings.” Cecilia was deeply

replied earnestly, “Flora, I'm not as wonderful as you.” Flora gently patted Cecilia's hand and reassured her, “But he Loves you.” Cecilia and Flora

was

now wore a few delicate gold necklaces around her neck-all

Olivia looked absolutely adorable.

Olivia and couldn't help but express his admiration.

wife to have a girl of our

absolutely adorable.” Flora couldn't contain her Laughter as she

you

“Flora, you're being unreasonable.

A brief silence hung in the air. He then added,

focused

His gaze was intense.

eager to discern something,

others left, the spacious VIP ward turned

lot of fun things. Since she had lots of sleep prior, she sat and played with them

hand, was

and leaned against the head of the bed as

time, he would catch a glimpse of Cecilia cleaning up the ward. Just now, lots of people were coming and going. She was

efficient at housework than you used to be,”

but to learn how to do these. After all, I have two children at home. I can't always rely on the nanny for everything” As Mark studied her face, he

did you say to Flora?" ANGELA'sLIBRARY Cecilia pursed her lips

don’t want to tell you,”

something witty in response, but since there were two children in the ward-especially Edwin who

this exchange was happening, the doctor arrived. After the check-up, he said with a smile, “Mr. Evans, it seems that you're recovering quickly!” As

that this doctor also

He had always wanted to have a baby girl with his wife,

doctor looked at Olivia

up from the bed

played with it. She put the other end of the stethoscope

that moment, the doctor really wanted to

eyes would want such a beautiful and cute girl for their own! “This girl wants to be

In response, Mark smiled.

didn't want Olivia to be a doctor. He knew how hard a doctor's job could be. Instead of going through all that, he wanted his daughter to live a spoiled

same for

to people,

evening, Zoey came and brought him

was a nutritious

Zoey wanted to stay and take care of Mark, she left after spending some time

the ward, Cecilia was busy setting the table and

was ready, Mark

saw the food, his face instantly

even if I stay in the hospital for a month, I won't get bored. But it’s a

lips and didn't say anything in

Edwin stared at

a meatball for

the meal, Mark was sweating

up, Mark went to the bathroom to take

he came out, the first person

to take a shower. What if you catch a cold

sweaty. If I told you I wanted to take a shower, you might not like the idea,”

good that you're aware.” As she said that, Cecilia turned off the

was about to leave when suddenly, Mark grabbed her by the

he did, he locked the

being squished, the weight pressing on her from behind making it hard for

his arms around

rested his chin on her shoulder and

the kids are outside,” Cecilia reminded

Cecilia's waist, eliciting a reaction from her. Since Cecilia was like any other woman, it was only natural for her to feel something when

her

her like it was the most natural thing in the

move away, but Mark had such a tight grasp that locked her in place. Besides, he really knew

Library Slowly, Mark lifted her dress as his slender fingers

of his hand as she tried to move away from him

voice, “Just enjoy it” A few

this point, her eyes was already glassy,

patiently waited for her to

long time, she finally snapped out of her daze. Embarrassed and annoyed, she pushed him in the chest and cried, “Let go of me.” Mark held her waist with one hand, while turning on the

water flowed, he squeezed some hand sanitizer and washed his hand. He made sure to take

was doing this

wrestling out of his grasp, but all her attempts were

faucet, he lowered his head and

other that Cecilia could feel his warm breath on her nose. Suddenly, she felt

again, Mark asked softly, “What did you say to Flora?” Cecilia was adamant

approach and asked, “Are you still mad at me?”

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