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 and her knack for

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

reputation, and if Chandler hoped to sway him, he'd have

a deep

room looks nice, but it feels a

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

just what

eyes met hers briefly before

me in a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I

should have guaranteed Mark's

evident, his

could recover, the door opened,

between Chandler

the rising actress and deduced

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

her gaze towards Mark held

previously lounging, straightened up as

his arms and ruffled Edwin's

over some treats. Want a bite?” With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took

and then he soaked a cookie in

was drawn to its

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

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

here. He thought of seeking

still somewhat disoriented, was suddenly tugged

and the door behind them clicked shut, Elaine quickly

a mocking smile, Chandler asked, “Lost interest in me after seeing him?” Elaine chose not to

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

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why introduce me to Mr. Evans?” Chandler

you.” “Had his former wife not shown up, he might have been. He did smile at me,”

responded with a

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

he delivered a sharp slap to Elaine's

up

looked over her shoulder at the closed door,

children had finished their

assignments, while Olivia reveled

him. She loved curling up in Mark's

in conversation was one

teeth still emerging, her speech was

her adorable

locks had hints of

amusing Olivia, glanced over

was engrossed in her

probed into the earlier incident, yet Mark felt compelled

from the script, Cecilia let

to delve into complicated discussions, especially in the

Mark grinned.

Mark's face and planted several affectionate pecks.

concentrating on her reading, retorted, “However striking she may become, she won't hold a candle

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

Her skin was impeccable.

pause, he said, “Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to even make a comparison. I'd

tweaked her

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

was a princess in the eyes of both

acknowledged this with a nod, but Mark, ever persistent, teased, “Feeling a twinge of jealousy, are

her close. Perhaps she'll brighten

shut

home for dinner.” “We

trying his hand at

I'd taste his latest

was just an ordinary

Cecilia gathered Edwin's belongings, she said, “Waylen's taken a week

that, she ushered the children

gone, Mark collapsed onto his

perhaps Waylen posed the most significant challenge to his romantic

his breath, labeling Waylen with a

because of a mere disagreement over stock

take time off for the

feeling vexed, tossed

him why, despite everything, Waylen had won over

view, Waylen

his phone, he hastily dialed

contract with Exceed

“Waylen might have reservations.

it; perhaps sweeten the deal

frustration peaking, Mark flung his phone aside, musing about Waylen’s

arrived at the lavish residence of Waylen

her car door, the haunting

the

from the car, greeted by Leonel near the entrance. Both boys shared a mutual love for

tow, walked towards

a piano piece, had Rena providing guidance from

was unmistakable; Olivia was

was busy with his laptop, exuding an aura of

room, Marcus was engrossed in

was precarious, and

Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position

was busy weaving

household, Cecilia

and Rena seemed to bask

despite the bustling environment, looked dapper. He always said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as if age was catching up to

settled in, Waylen threw

about to start cooking when his phone rang.

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