Chapter 2041 He dipped his head, brushing his lips against hers once more...

His fingers, slender and gentle, traced the contours of her silhouette beneath her bathrobe.

But just as their passion was about to ignite, Edwin burst in abruptly.

“Olivia pooped her pants,” Edwin blurted out, his eyes quickly covered by his hands.

“Let me wash her buttocks,” he said, and before Mark could respond, Edwin had already dashed off.

Inside the children’s room, Olivia's clothing was changed quickly.

Being only a year old, her proportions was still all over the place.

Big head, and small, fragile torso.

Her short neck barely supported the weight of her head as she sniffled, her big eyes brimming with tears.

The room was filled with an unpleasant odor, stemming unmistakably from her.

Olivia, usually so sweet-smelling, was in stark contrast now, overwhelmed by the pungent scent.

Edwin carried Olivia to the bathroom, carefully adjusting the water temperature before gently washing her. As he cleaned her, he softly rubbed her with soap, murmuring to himself, “I'll teach you to be independent.” Edwin then recalled everything he just witnessed.

He saw his dad passionately kiss his mom, and was even on the brink of taking over her completely.

Edwin's thoughts wandered, and he briefly pondered whether he and his sister came into being following moments Like the one he had just witnessed between his parents.

Imagining himself grown up with a wife of his own, he quickly blushed at his own musings, covering his face in embarrassment.

No matter how much Mark desired to be close to Cecilia, he had to stop his actions.

He murmured, “I'll go see Olivia." Cecilia had intended to check on Olivia as well. But Edwin had witnessed their intimate moment earlier, making Cecilia feel somewhat embarrassed.

Sensing her unease, Mark gently caressed her back and said, “I'll go." Cecilia nodded.

As Mark entered the children’s room, he discovered that Edwin had already bathed his sister, Olivia.

Her bottom was dusted with baby powder, leaving it soft and smooth.

Edwin cradled Olivia by the bedside, gazing at her with affection.

Chapter 2042 She had smooth and tender skin.

He adored her immensely, as Olivia's presence had transformed his life for the better, eradicating the loneliness he had experienced alongside Cecilia when he was younger.

But things had changed significantly since Olivia's birth.

It was almost akin to parents introducing a pet to their children.

With these thoughts in mind, Edwin couldn't resist caressing Olivia's face and said in a coarse voice, “Good girl, I'll take care of you from now on.” Angela's Library Oblivious to his words, Olivia babbled contentedly.

Mark approached the bed.

Due to the earlier incident, Edwin felt somewhat awkward and quickly said, “I've already bathed her. You can take her now.” Mark looked at his son.

Edwin had donned a set of blue pajamas adorned with a charming bear motif.

Mark affectionately touched Edwin's head and said, “Olivia will sleep in your room tonight.” Edwin had no objections. He was determined to care for his sister.

Mark leaned against the headboard and took a fairy tale book.

Olivia, on her own, crawled into Mark's arms, placing a foot on his abdomen and resting her face on his arm as her eyes drooped shut.

Mark lovingly tucked her in and looked at Edwin.

Awkwardly, Edwin said, “I'm not a little girl. I don’t want bed time stories.” He then pulled the quilt and lay beside Mark.

However, as Mark began reading the fairy tale book, Edwin couldn't help but Listen, drawn in by Mark's captivating storytelling voice.

Edwin believed that this would surely work on his mother, just as it worked on his sister.

Olivia lay quietly in Marks arms.

In the soft light, Mark appeared gentle.

After reading a page, he turned it gently with his slender fingers, the subtle sound luring them to sleep.

Gradually, Edwin drifted off to sleep, facing away from Mark with his face buried in the pillow.

Mark paused his reading, gazing silently at his son.

Chapter 2043 Olivia opened her eyes, taking in her father and then her brother.

After a moment, she handed the fairy tale book to her father and nestled back into his arms.

Mark smiled, kissed Olivia, and felt a rush of tenderness.

He imagined that Cecilia might have been just Like this when she was a child. Waylen probably couldn't help but adore his sister, much like Edwin and Olivia.

With school in the morning, Edwin couldn't actually care for Olivia.

Mark dimmed the lights and carried Olivia to his room, where she slept soundly, taking up a significant portion of the large bed.

Mark

Leaning against the headboard,

from her, he lowered himself and took

him, sensing that

looked at Olivia and asked Cecilia in a hushed tone, “Shall we talk in the study?” Cecilia took the book back from him and absently traced the book's edge with her fingers before she asked quietly, “What do

close that Cecilia found

“A few days ago, my mother asked me when we were planning to have our wedding ceremony.

wanted to start by getting their marriage registered and then hold a small, intimate

large audience. He wanted the wedding to be simple yet meaningful surrounded by only family and

his perspective. He

was no longer the naive girl she

she understood what he meant-he wanted

Elaine earlier, and Elaine had mentioned that Cecilia and Mark

agree to marry Mark solely due to Elaine's comments, it would make her seem

was lost

hoarse voice, asked, “What's on your mind? Aren't you ready

she wasn't ready to rush into getting

she and Mark should allow their relationship to develop naturally and give

was determined to be more cautious this time, especially with Olivia being so young. She didn’t want Edwin to be

her surprise, Cecilia discovered a dazzling diamond ring

out and admired its exquisite, costly

finger, it looked stunning

at

her intentions, moved closer, sitting on his

the ring from her ring finger

leaving

to resist his surging emotions, he kissed her lips and gently guided

Her fear was that Olivia would

out to switch off the lights with a

she bit Mark's shoulder without making a sound. Mark felt her discomfort and whispered in her ear, “Are you comfortable?” “Yes,”

increasingly impatient and unsatisfied, eventually gave

Cecilia to the walk-in

there for the better

Mark got up to

awake by then, shivered as he kissed her lips, too

her vulnerability but

2045 He busied himself making

nestled in her arms, Cecilia yearned for more sleep

the previous night

couldn't comprehend

his advancing age and declining health, he had always surprised her with

her lip, raising her hand to

so, she

was interrupted when her phone rang. The caller was her

morning?” After a moment of silence, Susan said, “Cecilia, take a

The headline was sensational.

families are intricate. The romantic entanglements of the Fowler daughter are publicized.” “Rivals in love become sisters-in-law.” “Senior or husband? What enchantment did she use in captivating Mr. Evans?” Each word seemed to be directed squarely at

Cecilia's complexion grew ashen.

naive. She knew that someone was deliberately targeting

a strong suspicion

gaze, she noticed Mark

it as well,

these topics have gone viral. Letting the gossip fester is the quickest way for it to die down. You know better than anyone, Mark.” Mark looked at her with

the power not only to bury the trending topics but also to deal

like dealing with

walked over and gently stroked her

me handle it." Cecilia gazed up at

for the Fowler and Evans families to settle; it's not relevant to anyone else. I think... When we get married in the future, or

knew this wasn't the right

call Rena, as

composed when she answered the call Rena assured him, “Uncle Mark, let me handle this matter.” Mark had great faith in Rena's

deal with it." Cecilia

“Mark, whether you believe it or not, I no longer harbor any resentment towards Harold." Back then, Cecilia had genuine affection for Harold. The

away, the one truly in anguish was

goodness Rena found happiness.” Mark couldn't help but feel a

to dwell

Harold more often to

be upset if she heard me talk about him." Mark suddenly had the impression that

side, Rena ended

sat at the table, sipping her milk without paying much attention to

to snap out of

phone on the table began to ring

an unfamiliar

to answer the call,

she turned off her

and informed her

picked the morning newspaper, pointing to photos of Edwin and Olivia, and instructed, “This media has exclusive photos. Have the lawyer draft a notice against them

the person behind this is truly malicious, even targeting the children.” Rena

that Cecilia didn’t want to directly confront

found

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