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.

Elaine, noting her youthful beauty

heavily on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had to be made for the greater

heard of Mark's reputation, and if Chandler hoped to sway him, he'd

a deep

room looks nice, but it feels

She's top-notch at taking care of people.”

just what she'd

hers briefly before

isn't in line with my principles, especially since I

all he'd invested in Elaine should have guaranteed Mark's compliance, but the

evident, his

door opened, revealing Cecilia with Olivia and

eyes darted between Chandler and

recognized the rising actress and deduced

significant figure in showbiz, Cecilia, as

her gaze towards Mark held

lounging, straightened up

lifted Olivia into his arms

sent over some treats. Want a bite?” With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took a cookie, nibbling it with

and then he

drawn

with force, his gaze fixed on Elaine. She felt a chill down her spine from his intense

patted his son and addressed Chandler, “Like I said, I have a family. It's time for you to Leave.” The family

of place here. He

disoriented, was suddenly tugged

the hallway and the door behind them clicked shut, Elaine quickly pulled away from

in

for you to live lavishly. Do you recognize that woman? She's from the prominent Fowler family in Duefron, and she’s Mark's former spouse. I overlooked her significance earlier and now she’s upset because of you. Let me

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why

even intrigued by you.” “Had his former wife not shown up,

Chandler only responded with a

for that supporting role. Not only do you need to play your part, but you also need

a sharp slap to Elaine's face

welled up in

her shoulder at the closed door, resentment building up against the cruel

children had finished

assignments, while Olivia reveled in the affection from her

fond of him. She loved curling up

conversation was

emerging,

whenever she laughed, her adorable dimples

locks had hints of auburn, adding to her

amusing Olivia, glanced

engrossed

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

her focus from the script, Cecilia let the silence answer

to delve into complicated

Mark grinned.

face and

beauty as she matures.” Cecilia, still concentrating on her reading, retorted,

adjacent to the bed, her head lowered, and her

Her skin was impeccable.

“Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to

playfully tweaked her

was the center of attention for many; her brother, in particular, was

was a princess in the

but Mark, ever persistent, teased, “Feeling a twinge of jealousy, are we?”

your liking, keep her close. Perhaps

Cecilia shut her

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

hand

I promised I'd taste his latest creations tonight”

was just an

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

she ushered

gone, Mark collapsed onto his bed,

perhaps Waylen posed the

his breath, labeling Waylen with a few choice

that, because of a mere disagreement over stock in a project, Waylen had resorted

to take time off

vexed,

became clear to him why, despite everything,

Mark's view, Waylen had quite

phone, he hastily

contract with

“Waylen might have reservations.

it; perhaps sweeten the deal

flung his phone aside, musing

lavish residence of Waylen and

door, the haunting melody of

the

near the entrance. Both boys shared a

with Olivia in tow, walked towards the

a piano piece, had Rena

unmistakable; Olivia was far

Waylen, Alexis’ dad, was busy with his laptop, exuding an aura of

was engrossed in block-building with

and with

a hint of irritation, Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position

weaving braids

Observing this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a

Rena seemed to bask

he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as

Cecilia settled in, Waylen

start cooking

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