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,”

by Mark, but

betray Miss Fowler. She's been genuinely good to you.” “What

his head, the driver

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.”

a minute,”

a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do

Mark responded, his

She found herself at

her, Mark spoke

years, but if anyone has the right to take this

a cigarette, letting

her damaged leg, he

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

should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

cook, all because of your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being

his dark

Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his

enough, essentially, to seal

understood Mark's implication and assured him they would handle

to his limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out of

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

won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded, tears streaming

Then, she was flabbergasted.

opulent small box scattered on the back

ring and a couture dress from a famous

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

reality finally penetrated her

mercilessness, Cecilia

a few shaky steps back, Elaine was

from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything she asked

her obsession with Mark, she had actually believed he might love her

mustered the courage to ask, “Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you

his voice emerged slowly, “She is the person I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as

straightforward, free

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and

departure from the country, she would spend the

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

place, and Edwin and Olivia were

arrived, giving the servants the

the

earn a decent salary. We shouldn't

exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had made,

and offered their blessings before

Mark securely closed the

moment Mark turned around, Edwin locked

propose to

dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also

help too” Mark

pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the

florist arrived to adorn

ultimate display of

was Mark's handiwork, complete with a small, delicate,

diamond ring inside

needed to serve

Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin

say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

awash in

always had a penchant

her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena.

It looked delectable.

gazed at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete

always been his Cecilia, his

around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke, his breath warmed Cecilia's ear,

eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only

wrapped his arms around her,

black long-stemmed roses

dew on its petals, their dark beauty a

sat

over the flowers

Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her long

wear my black shirt after we're together, you

she adored them. It was something

allowed his

you got for

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm over his

“Help me change”

noticed the kids peeking through the door. It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't

shut the

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