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.

the car,”

driver had always been intimidated by Mark, but in this moment, he

you shouldn't betray Miss Fowler. She's been genuinely good to you.” “What

his head, the driver

hurried over. It seemed they had been searching for Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr.

minute,” said

Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said

Mark responded, his

herself at a

Mark spoke up

had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia. It’s none of your business.” Elaine opened her mouth to speak but

lit a cigarette, letting it smolder in

her damaged leg, he

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

she should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

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

down, his dark

said, “Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.”

essentially, to seal Elaine's

Mark's implication and assured him

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

tolerance for her, she

I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss

Then, she was flabbergasted.

the opulent small box

ring and a couture dress from a

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

that moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her

Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all

shaky steps back, Elaine was

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

with Mark, she had actually believed he might love

is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the setting sun cast

car door closed, 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 she wanted him, he felt like he possessed the

straightforward,

Elaine was stunned.

and executed Mark's instructions

Elaine's departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her life in

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

place, and Edwin

then arrived, giving the servants

the servants

we earn a decent salary. We shouldn't neglect our duties.”

exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark

and offered their blessings

them out, Mark securely

around,

you planning to propose to Mom?”

chin, Edwin offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you, you

too” Mark

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

box containing the dress on the bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn

display

with

diamond ring inside the

to

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

about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic

had a penchant for such

was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more, the merrier.” She eyed

It looked delectable.

at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared her to

had always been his Cecilia,

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

glanced at him, her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only by those

around her, guiding her into the

black long-stemmed roses blanketed

from far away, bore dew on its

box sat on the white bed

Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then

her from behind, brushing her long

her ear, “Every time you wear my black shirt after we're together,

she adored them. It was something any woman

chest, she allowed his kisses

you got for me?”

turned, draping

“Help me change”

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

shut the

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