Chapter 2101 Mark wore a subtle smile.

What was going through her mind? Yet, he found her petulance endearing, and he enjoyed their conversations all the more for it.

His voice melded softly with the rhythmic sounds of vegetables being sliced on a cutting board.

“You don't have to do everything for I'll take care of you.

Rena knows what she wants and she’s working hard for it. You need to live your life the way you want. You don't have to compare yourself with anyone else. You're just you. Even if you don't know how to «cook, what does it matter?” A mix of embarrassment and irritation surged through Cecilia as she sharply pinched his belly.

Mark merely smiled.

“You're such a big baby.” After putting the kids to bed later that evening, they made passionate love.

With that, the issue was settled.

For now, Cecilia had shelved any thoughts of learning to cook.

The following afternoon.

Mark sat in his office. He signed off on a document and passed it to his secretary.

“Any commitments for today?” After pondering for a moment, the secretary answered, “You have a dinner event tonight, though it's not essential.” “Please cancel it for me then.” Mark capped his pen, grabbed his coat, and stood up, ready to step out for something special.

The item had been air-freighted from Ypsila.

He'd received a phone call earlier that morning.

Closing the office blinds, Mark turned to his secretary, “I won't be returning to the office today.” His secretary noticed his uplifted mood and smiled.

“Mr. Evans, are you planning to meet with Miss Fowler?”

Chapter 2102 A faint smile crossed Mark's Lips.

He offered no denial.

Descending the stairs, Mark found his driver already waiting. He stepped into the car.

The limousine proceeded to tail the security vehicle, one in front of the other.

The driver peered into the rearview mirror.

“Mr. Evans, where should I take you?" Mark told the driver the address.

With a deft maneuver, the driver redirected the vehicle.

Twenty minutes later, they arrived in front of an elite salon. The establishment's manager was already standing by, poised to welcome them.

The manager graciously held the door open for Mark.

“Mr. Evans, the VAR piece you've commissioned is ready. Would you like to have your wife try it on, or...” Mark followed her inside, his tone casual.

“I'll take it with me now.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY The manager nodded approvingly.

“Certainly. If any adjustments are needed, you can bring it back for alterations.” She personally went to retrieve the dress.

The brand behind this dress was one of prestige, serving only the European royal families. That Mark was able to acquire such a piece was truly noteworthy.

Handing Mark an elegantly designed large box, the manager smiled.

Upon opening the box, Mark laid eyes on an intricately crafted white dress adorned with embroidered feathers.

He'd spent an entire week choosing before he found the perfect gown.

Back in the car, Mark couldn't resist pulling a small box from his pocket.

It was a 12-carat pink diamond that he had just acquired recently, encircled by smaller floral diamonds.

Soft yet stunning, it was the perfect for Cecilia.

Mark wore a gentle smile, which was abruptly interrupted as the black limo came to a sudden halt, causing him to Lurch forward and strike the seat in front of him. A wave of dizziness washed over him.

Chapter 2103 Mark's expression tightened.

The driver was quick to interject, “Mr. Evans, I can assure you this was unforeseeable. A woman has just run out in front of the car.

I'll step out to investigate.” Something didn't feel right to Mark.

Exiting the vehicle, he followed the driver, only to pause in bewilderment.

It was Elaine who had thrown herself in the car’s path.

The contrast was stark. Gone was the lustrous, well-kempt woman he once knew. Her appearance was haggard, her once-shiny hair now dry and lifeless. But what shocked him the most were her legs.

She was now limping and unable to walk properly.

Mark observed her in silence.

Slowly picking herself up off the ground, Elaine locked eyes with him.

She stared at the man she had once revered.

Her lips quivered as she finally broke the silence, her voice filled with a question she could no longer contain...

The driver impulsively kicked Elaine and spat out, “Are you out of your mind? Sleep-walking in broad daylight, are you? You ask Mr. Evans ‘why’? You have no right to even ask such things. Do you understand?” Mark shot the driver a glance, and the latter immediately felt a twinge of embarrassment.

back in the

been intimidated by Mark, but in this

betray Miss Fowler. She's been genuinely good to you.” “What are you even talking about? Get

his head, the

Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this unfortunate incident.” They then moved to

minute,” said Mark

Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just say the

responded, his

herself

Mark spoke

anyone has the right

cigarette, letting it smolder in

glance at her damaged leg, he offered a wry

rather merciful. They only broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It was a moment of

now that she should never had

Mark's smile thinned.

you spewed at Cecilia? It was beyond ridiculous. She cut her finger last night trying to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being very seriously, Miss Shaw.” Humiliation washed over

down, his dark

a moment's pause, he softly said, “Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he wrote a check for

was enough, essentially,

implication and assured him they would handle the matter

Mark turned back to his limo and grasped the door

reached the limits of his tolerance for her, she made a desperate dash toward the

to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive

Then, she was flabbergasted.

small

diamond ring and

luxuries for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words like a mad mantra as she erupted

harsh reality finally penetrated

Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of his

shaky steps back, Elaine was

Chandler, a man from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had

her obsession with Mark, she

“Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the setting sun cast its glow on Mark, he looked

am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as she wanted him, he felt like he

straightforward, free from an abundance

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and executed Mark's instructions without

would spend the remainder of

had a mild impact on Mark's mood, but he remained determined to orchestrate

Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left at home

then arrived, giving the servants

of the servants

a decent salary. We shouldn't neglect our

the arrangements Mark had made, the servants caught

2106 They smiled and offered their blessings before

them out, Mark securely

around, Edwin locked eyes with

propose to Mom?” Mark playfully pinched Edwin's

his chin, Edwin offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.”

Mark

balloons and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.”

bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the

ultimate display of

complete with a small, delicate, blush-pink

the diamond ring inside the

just needed to serve

misleading Edwin into thinking it was merely Cecilia's birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin pondered briefly before responding, “I'll

as Mark was about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a

penchant

Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more, the

It looked delectable.

unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared her to

been

her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When

eyes heavy with

arms around her,

black long-stemmed roses blanketed the

on

light blue box sat on the

her fingers over the flowers and then the box,

these?” Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her long

shirt after we're together, you remind me of

It

Mark's chest, she allowed

dress all you got

to come.” Cecilia turned, draping

“Help me change”

peeking through the door. It wasn't the best moment, but

shut the

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