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.

her youthful beauty

Elaine to Mark weighed heavily on Chandler; sometimes, though, sacrifices had to be

hoped to sway him, he'd

deep

VIP room looks nice, but

top-notch at taking care of people.” Elaine held

just what she'd been

hers briefly before addressing

Keeping her here isn't in line with my principles, especially

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

shock was evident,

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

darted between Chandler and

rising actress and deduced Chandler's role

as the Fowler family daughter,

towards Mark held

lounging, straightened up as

Olivia into his arms and

a bite?” With her baby teeth, Olivia eagerly took a cookie, nibbling it with

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

was drawn

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

have a family. It's time for you to Leave.”

here. He thought of seeking help from

somewhat disoriented, was suddenly tugged

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

smile, Chandler asked, “Lost interest in me after

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 will your acting career be at risk, but you might also find doors in the industry shutting

trying to mask her disappointment, questioned, “So why introduce

wasn't even intrigued by you.” “Had his former wife not shown

only responded with a

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 also need to keep Miss Fowler content. Mr. Evans tends to prioritize her wishes.” Elaine remained

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

up in Elaine's

shoulder at the closed door, resentment building up against the

room, the children had finished their

school assignments, while Olivia reveled in the affection

fond of him. She loved curling

in conversation was

baby teeth still emerging, her speech was a

she laughed, her adorable dimples were on

hints of auburn, adding to her

while amusing Olivia, glanced over

was engrossed in her

earlier incident, yet Mark

focus from the script, Cecilia let the silence answer

complicated discussions,

Mark grinned.

grabbed Mark's face and planted several affectionate pecks.

Cecilia, still concentrating on her reading,

seated on a chair adjacent to the bed, her head lowered, and her glossy black hair casually tied back. From his vantage point, he

Her skin was impeccable.

was momentarily mesmerized by her elegance. After a brief pause, he said, “Olivia and that woman are worlds apart. It's unfair to even make a

tweaked

attention for many; her brother, in particular, was

was a princess in the eyes

ever persistent, teased, “Feeling a twinge of jealousy, are we?” “Why should

her close. Perhaps

Cecilia shut her

Edwin and Olivia home for dinner.” “We have a meal

his hand at new recipes,”

latest creations tonight”

just an ordinary

said, “Waylen's taken a week off. He coordinated with Jazlyn so

ushered

gone, Mark collapsed onto his bed,

that perhaps Waylen posed the most

Mark muttered under his breath, labeling Waylen with a few

that, because of a mere disagreement over

take time off for the

vexed, tossed

why, despite

Mark's view, Waylen had quite the

phone, he hastily

with Exceed Group,” Mark

“Waylen might have reservations.

sweeten the deal for

his phone aside,

lavish residence of

haunting

the one

Leonel near the entrance. Both boys shared a mutual

tow, walked towards the grand hall.

in a piano piece, had

play was unmistakable; Olivia was far more entertaining than Elva,

with his laptop, exuding an aura of acute

the room, Marcus was engrossed

was precarious, and with Olivia's approach, it

Marcus just

was busy weaving braids into

Cecilia felt a mix

Rena seemed to bask

said he aimed to remain enticing for Rena, not wanting to seem as if age

Cecilia settled in, Waylen threw her

to start cooking

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