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

against the headboard, quietly engrossed in

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

sensing that he

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

found it difficult to resist

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 large audience. He wanted the wedding to be simple yet

this was his perspective. He wanted to hear

no longer the naive

understood what he meant-he

couldn't help 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

marry Mark solely due to Elaine's comments, it would

was lost

in a hoarse voice, asked, “What's on your mind? Aren't you ready to commit to me entirely now?” Cecilia understood

wasn't ready to rush into getting married again.

she and Mark should allow their relationship to develop naturally

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

dazzling diamond ring in Mark's bathrobe

and

it onto her finger, it looked stunning on her slender

at

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

her ring finger and placed it on

comprehended her unspoken message, leaving

her lips and gently guided

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

stretched out to switch off the lights with

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

increasingly impatient and unsatisfied, eventually

to

for the better part of the

got

as he kissed her lips, too shy to open her

vulnerability but didn't

He busied himself making breakfast for Cecilia

yearned for more sleep

of the previous night remained etched in her

comprehend

he had always surprised her with

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

in a year or so, she

was interrupted when her phone rang. The caller was

early in the morning?” After a moment of silence, Susan said, “Cecilia, take a look at what's trending on social media." What

The headline was sensational.

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 be

Cecilia's complexion grew ashen.

that someone was deliberately targeting

suspicion

Cecilia raised her gaze, she noticed Mark walking in

saw it as well,

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 looked at her with

trending topics but also

like dealing with an

over and gently stroked

gazed up at him with

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

her but knew this

as it involved her as

Rena assured him, “Uncle Mark, let me handle this

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

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

the one truly in

“Thank goodness Rena found happiness.” Mark couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy as he recalled Cecilia's past relationship with

want to dwell

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

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

other side, Rena

at the table, sipping her milk without paying much

her a while to snap out

on the table

an unfamiliar

opted not to answer the call,

she turned

Rena and informed her of the latest

morning newspaper, pointing to photos of Edwin and Olivia, and instructed, “This media has exclusive photos. Have

this is truly malicious, even targeting the children.” Rena

knew that Cecilia didn’t want to

also found such actions

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