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 returned to

against the headboard, quietly engrossed

gently dried his hair. But seeing no response from her, he lowered

up at him, sensing that he had something

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 you want to discuss?”

close that Cecilia found it difficult

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

getting their marriage registered and then hold a

didn’t need a large audience. He wanted the wedding to be simple yet meaningful

this was his perspective. He wanted

no longer the naive girl she

understood what

couldn't help but think about something. She had met Elaine earlier, and Elaine had mentioned that Cecilia and Mark weren't

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

was lost

her absent-mindedness, Mark playfully pinched her waist and, in a hoarse voice, asked, “What's on your mind? Aren't you ready to commit to me entirely now?” Cecilia understood

ready to rush into getting married again. It all

Mark should allow their relationship to develop naturally and give

to be more cautious this time, especially with Olivia being so

dazzling diamond

took it out and admired

onto her finger, it looked stunning on her slender

gazed at her

convey her intentions, moved closer, sitting on his

her ring finger and placed it

leaving him torn between elation

his surging emotions, he kissed her lips and

turn off the Lights.” Her fear was that Olivia would wake up and

switch off

presence was causing Cecilia to hold back, as she bit Mark's shoulder without making a sound. Mark

impatient and unsatisfied, eventually

Cecilia to the walk-in

the better part

morning, Mark got up to prepare

shivered as he kissed her lips, too shy to open her

vulnerability but

He busied himself making breakfast for Cecilia and

yearned for

of the previous night remained

comprehend how

age and declining health, he

women? Cecilia bit her lip, raising her hand to admire the diamond

or so, she and Mark could officially register

her tranquility was interrupted when her phone

Susan said, “Cecilia, take a look at what's trending on social media." What was

The headline was sensational.

the Fowler daughter are publicized.” “Rivals in love become sisters-in-law.” “Senior or husband? What enchantment did she use

Cecilia's complexion grew ashen.

She knew that

suspicion of who

raised her gaze, she noticed Mark walking

asked, “You saw it as well, didn't

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.” Mark

not only to bury the trending topics but also to deal with the person behind the

be like dealing with an

over and gently stroked

up at him with affection in

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

but knew this

decided to call Rena, as it

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

deal with it." Cecilia ran her

Harold." Back then, Cecilia had genuine affection for Harold. The reason she no longer held any

when Harold passed away, the one truly

Mark couldn't help but feel a

didn’t want to dwell on

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

heard me talk about him." Mark suddenly had the impression that Cecilia was still

side, Rena ended the

sat at the table, sipping her milk without paying

while to

on the table began

was an unfamiliar

call, but shortly afterward, another call came

she turned off her

up Rena and informed her

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

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

that Cecilia didn’t want to directly confront the

also found

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