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 her knack

on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had to be

to sway

deep breath, Chandler approached

Evans, this VIP room looks nice, but it feels

it be better with someone like Elaine around? She's top-notch at taking care of people.” Elaine held back a reaction, her lips pressing into

just what she'd been

eyes met hers

what's this about? Trying to win me over or catch me in a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I

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

was evident, his

could recover, the door opened,

darted between

actress and deduced Chandler's

in showbiz, Cecilia, as the Fowler family daughter, knew

gaze towards Mark

lounging, straightened up

his arms

treats. Want a bite?” With her baby

carefully wiped away her mess, and then he soaked a cookie

was drawn to its

with force, his gaze fixed on Elaine. She

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

place here. He thought of seeking help from

was suddenly

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

a mocking smile, Chandler asked, “Lost interest in

brought you here for a reason; not 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 be clear;

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why introduce me to Mr.

shown up,

Chandler only responded with

ran his fingers through his hair, stating, “You can't simply deduce his intentions. Just a heads up; don't cross me. Inform Simon that you're on board for that supporting role. Not only do you need to play your part, but you

slap to Elaine's face before storming

up in Elaine's

door, resentment building

room, the children

reveled

She loved curling up in Mark's

him in conversation was one of her

baby teeth still emerging, her speech

her adorable dimples were on

wavy brown locks had hints of auburn, adding to her youthful

Olivia, glanced over

was engrossed

probed into the earlier incident, yet Mark felt compelled

Without shifting her focus from the script, Cecilia

complicated discussions,

Mark grinned.

and

she matures.” Cecilia, still concentrating on her reading, retorted, “However striking she may become, she won't hold a candle

her head lowered, and her glossy black hair casually tied

Her skin was impeccable.

After a brief pause, he said, “Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to

playfully tweaked

for many; her brother, in particular,

into the esteemed Evans lineage, Olivia was a princess in the eyes of both the Fowlers and the

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

she’s to your liking, keep her close. Perhaps she'll brighten your days.”

shut

for dinner.” “We have

trying his hand at

latest creations tonight” Mark raised

was just

at home cooking instead of at his office? As Cecilia gathered Edwin's belongings, she said, “Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated with Jazlyn so he could spend more

she ushered

collapsed onto his

think that perhaps Waylen posed the most significant challenge

under his breath, labeling Waylen with a few

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

take

feeling vexed, tossed

to him why, despite everything, Waylen had won

Mark's view, Waylen had quite

his phone, he hastily dialed

contract with Exceed Group,”

“Waylen might have reservations.

it; perhaps sweeten

his phone aside,

Cecilia arrived at the lavish residence

the haunting

was the

near the entrance. Both boys shared a mutual love for

walked towards

engrossed in a piano piece, had Rena providing

unmistakable; Olivia was far more entertaining

was busy with his laptop, exuding an

Marcus was

tower was precarious, and with Olivia's approach,

of irritation, Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position

was busy weaving braids into

2008 Observing this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a mix

seemed to bask

He always said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as if age was catching up to

Cecilia settled in, Waylen threw her a casual

to start cooking when his phone rang.

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