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

Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had to be

hoped to sway him, he'd have to play

deep breath, Chandler approached

this VIP room looks nice,

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

just what she'd been hoping

hers briefly

a 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 any man would

Chandler's mind, all he'd invested in Elaine should have guaranteed Mark's compliance, but the reality proved different.

evident, his jaw dropping

before he could recover, the door opened, revealing Cecilia with Olivia and Edwin in

darted between

and deduced Chandler's role in her

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

gaze towards Mark held an edge of

previously lounging, straightened up as they

lifted Olivia into his arms and

her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took a cookie, nibbling it

carefully wiped away her mess, and then he soaked a cookie in milk; handing it to

was drawn to

on the other hand, bit into his cookie with force, his gaze fixed on Elaine. She felt

“Like I said, I have a family. It's time

place here.

still somewhat disoriented, was suddenly

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

“Lost interest in me

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, we'll both pay the price. Not only

disappointment, questioned, “So why

former wife not shown up, he might

2005 Chandler only responded with a dismissive

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

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

up

over her shoulder at the closed door, resentment

children had finished their

Olivia reveled in the affection from

fond of him. She loved

conversation was one of her favorite

still emerging,

her adorable dimples

locks had hints of auburn, adding

amusing Olivia, glanced

engrossed in her

hadn't probed into the earlier incident, yet

from the script, Cecilia let

complicated discussions, especially in the kids’

Mark grinned.

and planted

remarked gently, “Cecilia, our Olivia will be quite the beauty as she matures.” Cecilia, still concentrating on her reading, retorted,

the bed, her head lowered, and her glossy black hair casually tied back. From his vantage point, he

Her skin was impeccable.

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

playfully tweaked

her brother, in particular, was exceptionally fond

princess in the eyes of

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

close. Perhaps she'll brighten your days.” Mark chuckled

Cecilia shut

home for dinner.” “We have a meal prepared

his hand

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

was just

Cecilia gathered Edwin's belongings, she said, “Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated with Jazlyn so he could spend more time with the children.” Her statement

that, she ushered the

Mark collapsed onto

the most significant challenge to his romantic aspirations.

breath, labeling Waylen with a

because of a mere disagreement over stock in a project,

decision to take time off

vexed, tossed and

despite everything, Waylen

Waylen had quite the

he hastily

with

“Waylen might have reservations.

sweeten the deal for

Mark flung his

Cecilia arrived at the lavish residence of Waylen

her car door, the haunting melody of a

the one

by Leonel near the entrance. Both boys shared a mutual love for many

in tow, walked

piano piece, had

to play was unmistakable; Olivia was far

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

room, Marcus was

precarious, and with

just

busy weaving braids

chaotic household, Cecilia felt a mix of amusement and

seemed to bask in the

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

in, Waylen threw her a

start cooking when his phone

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255