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.

noting her youthful beauty

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

Chandler hoped to sway him,

With a deep

room looks nice, but it feels

Elaine around? She's top-notch at taking care of people.” Elaine held back a reaction, her

direct approach was just what she'd been

met hers briefly

trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I have a family to think about.” Chandler was taken aback; he'd thought

in Elaine should have guaranteed Mark's compliance, but

was evident, his jaw dropping

recover, the door opened, revealing Cecilia with Olivia and Edwin

eyes darted between

actress and deduced Chandler's role in her

as the Fowler family daughter, knew she

her gaze towards Mark held an edge of

straightened up

his arms and ruffled

With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took a

then he soaked a cookie in milk;

was drawn to

hand, bit into his cookie with force, his gaze fixed on Elaine. She felt a chill down

a family. It's time for you

here. He thought

still somewhat disoriented, was suddenly

the hallway and the door behind them clicked shut, Elaine

interest in me after seeing him?” Elaine

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; don't get on her bad side. If things go south,

her disappointment, questioned, “So why

shown up, he might have been. He

2005 Chandler only responded with a

me. Inform Simon that you're on board for that supporting role. Not only do you need to play your part, but you

he delivered a sharp slap to Elaine's face before

up in Elaine's

the closed door, resentment building up against the

children had finished their

school assignments, while Olivia reveled in

him. She loved curling up in Mark's

was one of her favorite

baby teeth still emerging, her speech was a

whenever she laughed, her adorable dimples were on

had hints of

while amusing Olivia, glanced

engrossed in her

earlier incident, yet Mark

you curious?” Without shifting her focus from the script, Cecilia

didn’t want to delve into complicated discussions,

Mark grinned.

and planted several affectionate

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

2006 She was seated on a chair adjacent to the bed, her head lowered, and her glossy black hair

Her skin was impeccable.

woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to even make a comparison. I'd rather not hear such remarks.” Lifting

playfully tweaked

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

was a princess in the eyes of both the Fowlers and

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

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

shut

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

his hand at new

promised I'd taste his latest creations tonight” Mark raised

just

taken a week off. He coordinated with Jazlyn so he could spend more time with the children.” Her statement had a clear undercurrent of

that, she ushered the children

Mark collapsed onto his

to think that perhaps Waylen posed the most significant challenge to his

Mark muttered under his breath, labeling Waylen

over stock

viewpoint, Waylen's decision to take time off for

feeling vexed, tossed

became clear to him why, despite everything, Waylen had won

Mark's view, Waylen had

he hastily dialed

contract with Exceed

“Waylen might have reservations.

sweeten the

flung his phone aside, musing about Waylen’s cunning

arrived at the lavish residence

her car door, the haunting melody

the one

by Leonel near the entrance. Both boys

Olivia in tow, walked towards the grand

engrossed in a piano piece, had Rena providing

to play was unmistakable; Olivia was far more

laptop,

Marcus was engrossed in block-building

precarious, and with Olivia's approach, it

hint of irritation, Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position and started

weaving

this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a mix

Rena seemed to

environment, looked dapper. He always said he aimed to remain enticing

in, Waylen threw her a casual

about to start cooking when his phone

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