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

Mark weighed heavily on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had

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

deep breath,

Evans, this VIP room looks nice, but

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

approach was just

hers

a trap? Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially since I have a family to think

Elaine should have guaranteed Mark's compliance, but the reality proved different.

was evident, his jaw

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

eyes darted between Chandler and

actress and deduced

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

Mark held an

straightened

Olivia into his arms and

With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took a

he soaked a

was drawn

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

a family. It's time for

knew he was out of place here. He thought of

was suddenly

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

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

“I 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; don't get on her bad side. If things go south, we'll

to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why

“Had his former wife not shown up, he might have been. He did

Chandler only responded with

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

temper flared, and he delivered a sharp slap to Elaine's face

up

her shoulder at the closed door, resentment building up

children had finished their

Olivia reveled in the affection from

fond of him. She loved curling up

him in conversation was

emerging,

adorable dimples were on

brown locks had hints of auburn, adding to

Olivia, glanced over

was engrossed

probed into the earlier incident, yet Mark felt compelled to break

her focus from the script,

to delve into complicated discussions, especially

Mark grinned.

face and planted several affectionate pecks.

be quite the beauty as she matures.” Cecilia, still concentrating on her reading, retorted, “However striking she may become, she won't hold

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

Her skin was impeccable.

are worlds apart. It's unfair to even

playfully tweaked her

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

was a princess in the eyes of both

of jealousy, are

Perhaps she'll brighten your days.” Mark

shut

for dinner.” “We have a meal

been trying his hand at

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

was just

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 had a clear undercurrent of

she ushered

gone, Mark collapsed onto his bed,

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

under his breath, labeling Waylen

disagreement over stock

viewpoint, Waylen's decision to take

feeling vexed, tossed

why, despite everything, Waylen had won over

view, Waylen had

he hastily dialed

the contract with Exceed Group,”

“Waylen might have reservations.

sweeten the

Mark flung his phone aside, musing about

Cecilia arrived at the lavish residence

door, the haunting melody of a

was the

from the car, greeted by Leonel near the entrance. Both boys shared

in tow, walked towards the grand hall.

in a piano piece, had Rena providing guidance

caught Alexis’ attention, the lure to play was unmistakable; Olivia was far

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

Marcus was engrossed in block-building

tower was precarious, and with

irritation, Marcus just adjusted Olivia's position

busy weaving braids

Observing this chaotic household, Cecilia felt a mix of

seemed

the bustling environment, looked dapper. He always said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as

Cecilia settled in, Waylen threw

about to start cooking when his

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