Chapter 2001 With those words, Cecilia departed.

Simon couldn't help but touch his face and then his oily hair, feeling rather self-conscious.

Cecilia returned to the ward.

She found Mark engrossed in a morning newspaper. Recognizing her footsteps, he inquired casually, “How did the conversation go?” Cecilia closed the door behind her.

She leaned against it and recounted the recent events to Mark.

Mark found himself rather taken aback.

Knowing Cecilia's disposition, he understood that she wasn't inclined to engage in cutthroat competition, let alone having chosen an art student with a junior college background as her supporting cast.

Cecilia gazed at his surprised expression and offered a reassuring smile.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY “Why the surprised look? I belong to the Fowler family and I'm your girlfriend. If I were to lose to the lover of some casual rich man, it would invite ridicule not only upon the Fowler family but also upon you. Such matters are commonplace in the world of appearances.” That girl might intent on exploiting the prominence of both the families of Fowler and Evans.

Cecilia had no intention of affording her that opportunity.

Should the girl fail to conduct herself appropriately, Cecilia had no qualms about putting an end to her ambitions.

Mark observed Cecilia silently, as though reevaluating her. She exhibited a poised and seasoned demeanor.

She had been in the showbiz for a considerable amount of time.

How could she remain simple and naive? Cecilia hadn't made a fuss about it before simply because Mark had been gravely ill.

After a significant pause, Mark offered a gentle smile and said, “That's good to know.” Cecilia didn't delve too deeply into Mark's thoughts.

During Mark's recovery, in addition to looking after him, Cecilia tended to her own matters.

Both of them seemed content with the arrangement.

Two days later, Mark's condition had significantly improved. He approached the doctor, inquiring about the possibility of being discharged.

“I believe I could be discharged today.

Chapter 2002 This place feels stifling” The doctor smiled.

“You've made remarkable progress since your admission, Mr. Evans. Trust me” Mark sweetly added, “My Cecilia shares the same sentiment.” The doctor was delighted.

“You two share a wonderful bond. It's quite sweet for Miss Fowler to set aside her career and prioritize taking care of you." As they talked, a series of knocks echoed at the door.

Mark glanced over and spotted two unfamiliar individuals.

The man had a chiseled face and prominent ears, while the woman beside him appeared rather young.

Mark had a hunch about their identities.

Mark gazed toward the door, a guess about the identities of the visitors forming in his mind.

“Think you're in the wrong room,” he commented dryly.

Chandler, with his distinctive square face and prominent ears, stood out like a thumbtack on a blank canvas next to the younger girl accompanying him. In his hand was a photograph. Comparing its image to Mark, he ran fingers through his thinning hair.

“This is odd; it looks just like you." Chandler's hesitation was apparent. The girl, Elaine Shaw, quicker on the uptake, sprang into action.

Elaine, an art student, had the world at her feet.

Bright-eyed, energetic, and talented, she was the epitome of youthful promise.

Yet, she knew the entertainment world wasn't kind; without a helping hand, she could spend decades in obscurity.

Aligning herself with Chandler was a gamble.

Elaine's eyes sparkled upon seeing Mark.

He had an air about him that turned every woman's head.

With grace, she poured a glass of water, placing it into Mark's hand.

“I've heard so much about you from Mr. Lewis. I'm a big fan,” she cooed, sliding her fingers along the back of his hand, hoping Chandler wouldn't notice.

Chapter 2003 Mark just offered a knowing smirk. Back in the day, he'd navigated these waters countless times.

Instead of indulging her, he set the glass aside.

“What brings you here?” Chandler, always alert, shot a warning glance at Elaine before addressing Mark, his voice quivering.

“I regret how I've treated you before, Mr. Evans. I've been set straight by Peter. I need your help to restart the mine in the northwest. My family’s struggling; my kids’ school fees are sky-high.” Mark shot Elaine a playful look.

“Kids in junior high school grow up that fast these days?” The air grew thick with tension.

Mark seemed relaxed and at ease.

Chandler, on the other hand, took a moment before regaining his composure.

youthful beauty and

presenting Elaine to Mark weighed heavily on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had to be made

Chandler hoped to sway him, he'd have to play

a deep breath, Chandler approached

VIP room looks nice, but

at taking care of people.” Elaine held

approach was just

met hers

over or catch me in a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I have a family to

should have guaranteed

was evident, his jaw dropping

door opened, revealing Cecilia with Olivia and Edwin in

darted between Chandler

the rising actress and deduced Chandler's role

being a significant figure in showbiz, Cecilia, as the Fowler family daughter, knew she stood a class

gaze towards Mark held an edge

straightened up

into his arms

Want a bite?” With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly

he soaked a cookie in milk; handing

drawn to its

his gaze fixed on Elaine. She felt a chill down her spine

and addressed Chandler, “Like I said, I have a family. It's time for you

he was out of place here. He thought of

disoriented, was

them clicked shut,

in me after seeing him?” Elaine chose not

Duefron, and she’s Mark's former spouse. I overlooked her significance earlier and now she’s upset because of you. Let me be clear; don't get on her bad side. If

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why

wife not shown up, he might have been. He did smile

2005 Chandler only responded with a

that you're on board for that supporting role. Not only do you need to play

Elaine's face before storming out with a string of muttered

up

closed door, resentment building up against

children had finished

his school assignments, while Olivia reveled in the

him. She loved curling up

conversation was one of her

emerging,

she laughed, her adorable dimples were

of auburn, adding

while amusing Olivia,

was engrossed in

hadn't probed into the earlier incident, yet Mark felt compelled to

from the script, Cecilia let the

into complicated discussions, especially in the kids’

Mark grinned.

grabbed Mark's face and planted several affectionate

still concentrating on her reading, retorted, “However striking she may become, she won't hold a candle to the woman from earlier.” Mark's gaze met

was seated on a chair adjacent to the bed, her head lowered, and her glossy black hair

Her skin was impeccable.

“Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to even make a comparison. I'd rather not hear such remarks.” Lifting Olivia, he settled her onto

tweaked

many; her brother, in

a princess in the eyes of both

this with a nod, but Mark, ever persistent, teased, “Feeling a twinge of jealousy, are we?” “Why should I feel any envy

liking, keep her close. Perhaps she'll brighten your days.” Mark chuckled at

shut her

Edwin and Olivia home for dinner.” “We have a meal prepared here,”

hand at new

promised I'd taste his latest creations tonight”

just an

at his office? As Cecilia gathered Edwin's belongings, she said, “Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated

that, she ushered the

were gone, Mark collapsed onto his bed, deep in

perhaps Waylen posed the most significant challenge to his romantic

2007 Mark muttered under his breath, labeling Waylen with a few

was still miffed that, because of a mere disagreement over stock

Waylen's decision to take time off for the kids was

vexed, tossed

clear to him why, despite everything,

Mark's view, Waylen had

he hastily dialed

contract with Exceed Group,” Mark

“Waylen might have reservations.

it; perhaps sweeten the deal

peaking, Mark flung his phone

arrived at the lavish

haunting melody of a piano

was the one

near the entrance. Both boys shared a mutual love

in tow, walked

engrossed in a piano piece, had Rena

play was unmistakable; Olivia was far more entertaining than Elva,

was busy with his laptop, exuding an aura of acute alertness from the

was

was precarious, and with Olivia's approach,

a hint of irritation, Marcus just

meanwhile, was busy weaving

this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a mix of amusement and

and Rena seemed to bask in

bustling environment, looked dapper. He always said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting

Waylen threw

was about to start cooking when his phone rang.

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