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.

shower, Mark returned

the headboard,

hair. But seeing no response from her, he lowered

sensing that

him and absently traced the book's edge with her fingers before she asked quietly, “What do you

found

mother asked me when we were planning to have our wedding

to start by getting their marriage registered and then hold

wedding to be simple yet meaningful

He wanted to hear Cecilia's

no longer the naive girl she once

subject, she understood

about something. She had met Elaine earlier, and Elaine had mentioned that Cecilia

solely due to Elaine's

lost

asked, “What's

into getting married again. It

believed that she and Mark should allow their relationship to develop naturally and give it some

especially with Olivia being so young. She

surprise, Cecilia discovered a dazzling diamond

and admired

her finger, it looked stunning

gazed at

sitting on his lap with her arm

her ring finger and placed it on

unspoken message, leaving him torn between elation and

emotions, he kissed her lips and gently guided her to

off the Lights.” Her fear was that Olivia would wake up and witness her parents in an

to switch off the lights with

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

and unsatisfied,

Cecilia to the

there for the

Mark got

as he kissed her lips, too shy to

recognized her vulnerability

He busied himself making

nestled in her arms, Cecilia yearned for more sleep but found herself

events of the previous night remained etched in her memory,

comprehend how Mark possessed such

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

Cecilia bit her lip, raising her hand to admire the diamond ring on her finger.

a year or so, she and Mark could officially register

when her phone rang.

you calling so early in the morning?” After a moment of silence, Susan said, “Cecilia, take a look at what's trending on social media." What was happening? ANGELA'SLIBRARY Cecilia hung up

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

Cecilia's complexion grew ashen.

naive. She knew that someone was deliberately targeting

strong suspicion of

gaze, she noticed Mark walking

“You saw it as well, didn't

can ask Peter to suppress it” Cecilia shook her head and said, “It’s too late for that. Some of these topics have gone viral. Letting the gossip fester

power not only to bury the trending topics

would be like

walked over and gently stroked

Cecilia gazed up

about us. We haven't done anything wrong. We love each other, and we aren't breaking anyone's relationship. The seniority issue is a matter 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 when Edwin and Olivia grow up, they should be able to proudly announce that their parents are Mark and Cecilia." After a brief pause, she continued, “Mark, I'm not ashamed

her but knew this wasn't

Rena, as it involved

Rena assured him, “Uncle Mark, let me handle this matter.” Mark had great faith

Cecilia, “Rena will deal with

believe it or not, I no longer harbor any resentment towards Harold." Back then, Cecilia had genuine affection for Harold. The reason she no longer held

Harold passed away, the one truly in

couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as he recalled Cecilia's past

to dwell

and playfully suggested, “I should mention Harold more often to make you jealous.

Rena would be upset if she heard me talk about him." Mark suddenly had the

the other side,

the table, sipping her milk without paying much attention to

took her a while to snap out of her

table began to

an

call, but shortly

turned off her

pick up Rena and informed

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 on behalf of the Fowler family, demanding substantial compensation.” Wendy

Fowler, the person behind this is truly malicious, even targeting the children.” Rena didn’t show her

Cecilia didn’t want to directly confront the person

found such

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