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 car,” Mark

always been intimidated by Mark, but in

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

his head, the

then, a group of men hurried over. It seemed they had been searching for Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this unfortunate incident.” They then moved to take

a minute,”

in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly,

responded, his

blanched. She found herself

Mark spoke up

wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia.

lit a cigarette, letting it smolder

glance at her damaged leg, he offered a

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

should never had

Mark's smile thinned.

trying to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should know that

down, his

Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his

was enough, essentially, to seal Elaine's

and assured him they would handle

to his limo and grasped

Mark had reached the limits of his tolerance for her, she made a desperate

won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please

Then, she was flabbergasted.

small box scattered

pink diamond ring and a couture dress

a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them

the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions

Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received

few shaky steps back, Elaine was filled

had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything she asked for with

obsession with Mark, she had actually

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

I 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 possessed the entire

It was beautifully straightforward, free from an

Elaine was stunned.

and executed Mark's instructions without

country, she would spend the

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

her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left

giving the servants the

of the servants spoke her

salary. We shouldn't neglect

exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark

smiled and offered their blessings

out, Mark securely

turned around,

planning to propose to Mom?”

you,

can help too” Mark bent down to kiss

Handing Edwin a large bag filled with black balloons and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin

a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering the pristine

ultimate display

complete with a small, delicate,

concealed the diamond

needed to serve

he kept this a secret from the children, misleading Edwin into thinking it was merely Cecilia's birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin pondered

was about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

apartment was awash in

penchant for such

did Cecilia remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena.

It looked delectable.

blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared her to

been his Cecilia, his

gently, “Go to the bedroom

him, her eyes heavy with

wrapped his arms around her, guiding

long-stemmed roses blanketed the

on its petals,

box sat

Cecilia ran her fingers over the

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

shirt after we're together, you remind me of these black roses.” His words overwhelmed

them. It was something

she allowed his kisses for

the dress all you got for me?” Mark's

Cecilia turned, draping

“Help me change”

It

shut the

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