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.

a shower, Mark returned to the

Leaning against the headboard, quietly

no response from her, he lowered himself and took the

up at him, sensing that he had something

study?” Cecilia took the book back from him and absently traced the book's edge with her fingers before she asked quietly, “What do you

so close that Cecilia found

we were planning to have our wedding ceremony. Cecilia, I'd like to hear your thoughts.” In fact, they didn't necessarily need

to start by getting their marriage registered and then hold a

they didn’t need a large audience. He wanted the wedding to be simple yet meaningful surrounded by only family and close friends.

this was his perspective. He wanted to hear Cecilia's

was no longer the naive

she understood what he meant-he

earlier, and Elaine had mentioned that Cecilia and

to marry Mark solely due to Elaine's

was lost

waist and, in a hoarse voice, asked, “What's on your mind? Aren't you ready to commit to me

to rush into getting married again. It all felt

and Mark should allow their

with Olivia being so young.

a dazzling

took it out and

it

gazed at her

convey her intentions, moved closer, sitting

ring finger and placed it

her unspoken message, leaving him torn between elation and

he kissed her

murmured, “Please turn off the Lights.” Her fear was

stretched out to switch off the

Olivia's presence was causing Cecilia to hold back, as she bit Mark's shoulder without making a sound. Mark felt her discomfort and whispered in her ear,

increasingly impatient and unsatisfied,

Cecilia to

the better part

morning, Mark got up to prepare

shivered as he kissed her lips, too

vulnerability but

He busied himself making breakfast for Cecilia

in her arms, Cecilia yearned for more sleep

of the previous night remained etched in her memory,

couldn't comprehend

his advancing age and declining health, he had always

this the fundamental difference between men and women? Cecilia bit her lip, raising her hand to admire the diamond ring on

in a year or so, she and Mark could officially register

was interrupted when her

Why are you calling so early in the morning?” After a moment of silence, Susan said, “Cecilia, take a look at what's trending on social

The headline was sensational.

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

had a strong suspicion of who was behind

gaze, she noticed Mark walking in the

asked, “You saw it as well,

Mark, holding the phone, replied, “I 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 is the quickest way for it to die down. You know better than anyone, Mark.”

trending topics but also to deal with the person behind

be like

walked over and gently stroked

Cecilia gazed up

time to let others know 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 of us." Mark was concerned about her well-being. However, he felt proud for her courage

her but knew this wasn't the

as it involved her as

answered the call Rena assured him,

their conversation, he said to Cecilia, “Rena will deal with it." Cecilia

no longer harbor any resentment towards Harold." Back then, Cecilia had genuine affection for Harold. The reason she no longer held any grudge against

when Harold passed away, the one

happiness.” Mark couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as

want to dwell

playfully suggested, “I should mention Harold more often to make you jealous. But then again, I

talk about him." Mark suddenly had the

side,

the table, sipping her milk

a while to snap out of

table began

an

answer the call, but shortly afterward, another

turned

to pick up Rena and informed her

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

truly malicious, even targeting the children.” Rena didn’t show

want to directly confront the

also found such actions

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