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

the headboard,

from her, he lowered himself and took the book from her

sensing that he had

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 you want to discuss?” Sitting beside

close that Cecilia found it

days ago, my mother asked me when we were planning to have our wedding ceremony. Cecilia, I'd like

their marriage registered and then hold

to be simple

He wanted to

the naive girl she once

subject, she understood what he meant-he wanted

but think about something. She had met Elaine earlier, and Elaine had mentioned that Cecilia and Mark weren't a real legal couple now, which led her to

agree to marry Mark solely due to Elaine's

lost

Not content with her absent-mindedness, Mark playfully pinched her waist and, in a hoarse voice, asked, “What's on your mind? Aren't you

into getting married again.

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

determined to be more cautious this time, especially with

a dazzling diamond ring in Mark's

took it out and admired its exquisite,

it looked stunning on her slender

at her

moved closer, sitting on his lap with her arm around his

ring finger

leaving him

her lips and gently guided her to the bed.

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

out to switch off the lights with

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

and unsatisfied,

to the walk-in

for the better part of the

the morning, Mark got up to prepare

kissed her lips, too shy to open

vulnerability but didn't expose

2045 He busied himself making

her arms, Cecilia yearned for

night remained etched in

fact, Cecilia couldn't comprehend how Mark

and declining health, he

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

or so, she and Mark could officially

her phone rang. The caller was her

Susan. Why are you calling so early in the morning?” After a moment of silence, Susan said, “Cecilia, take a

The headline was sensational.

“Rivals in love become sisters-in-law.” “Senior or husband?

Cecilia's complexion grew ashen.

that someone was

suspicion of who was behind

her gaze, she noticed Mark walking

it as well,

“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.

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

would be like dealing with an

and gently

handle it." Cecilia gazed up at him with affection in

settle; it's not relevant to anyone else. I think... When we get married

knew this wasn't the right time for

call Rena, as it involved

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

to Cecilia, “Rena will deal

or not, I no longer harbor any resentment towards Harold." Back then, Cecilia had genuine affection for Harold. The reason she no longer held any grudge against him was that their love had never been xo Harold's true

away, the one truly in anguish was

“Thank goodness Rena found happiness.” Mark couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as he

didn’t want to dwell

2047 Cecilia suddenly laughed and playfully suggested, “I should mention Harold more often to make you jealous. But

me talk about him." Mark suddenly had the

other side, Rena ended the

sat at the table, sipping her milk

a while to

on the table began to ring

was an

call, but shortly afterward, another call

turned

up Rena and informed her

instructed, “This media has exclusive photos. Have the lawyer draft a

behind this is truly malicious, even

that Cecilia didn’t want to directly confront

found such actions

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