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.

taking a shower, Mark returned

the headboard,

gently dried his hair. But seeing no response from her, he lowered himself and took the book from

up at him, sensing

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 you want to discuss?” Sitting beside her, Mark gently gathered

so close that Cecilia found it difficult to

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

their marriage registered and

the wedding to be simple yet meaningful surrounded by only family

He

the naive girl she

subject, she understood what he meant-he wanted to remarry

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

solely due to

was lost

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

getting married again. It all

allow their relationship to develop

especially with Olivia being so young. She didn’t want Edwin

discovered a dazzling

it out and admired its exquisite,

finger, it looked

at

sitting on his lap

her ring

her unspoken message, leaving him torn between elation

he kissed her lips and gently guided her to the bed.

the Lights.” Her fear was that Olivia would

to switch off the

making a

and unsatisfied, eventually gave

carried Cecilia to the walk-in

the better part

the morning, Mark got

shivered as he kissed her lips,

vulnerability but didn't expose

making

yearned for more sleep but found herself unable

previous night remained

couldn't comprehend

he had always surprised her

her lip, raising

thought that in a year or so, she and

was interrupted when her phone rang. The caller was

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

The headline was sensational.

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

Cecilia's complexion grew ashen.

She knew that someone was

had a strong suspicion

she noticed Mark walking in

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 is the quickest way for it to die down. You know better than

to bury the trending topics but

be like dealing

and

Cecilia gazed up at him with

it. It's 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

but knew this

as it involved her as

assured him, “Uncle Mark, let

will deal with it." Cecilia

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

passed away, the one truly in anguish

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

want to dwell on

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

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

side,

at the table, sipping her milk without paying much attention to the servant's

while to snap out

phone on the table began to

an unfamiliar

not to answer the call, but shortly afterward, another

she turned

pick up Rena and informed

has exclusive photos. Have the lawyer draft a notice against them on behalf of the Fowler

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

didn’t want

found such

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