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,” Mark

had always been intimidated by Mark, but in

genuinely good to you.” “What are you even talking about? Get in the

his head,

group of men hurried over. It seemed they had been searching for Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our

minute,”

but hope flashed in 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

face blanched. She found herself

Mark spoke up

you. Yes, I had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue

cigarette, letting it

at her damaged

you still dare approach me?” It was a moment of grim realization

should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

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.”

his dark

a moment's pause, he softly said, “Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.”

enough, essentially, to

implication and assured him

limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped

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

say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please

Then, she was flabbergasted.

small box scattered on the back

ring and a couture

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 into wild

moment, the harsh reality finally

she had faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of

steps back, Elaine

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

her obsession with Mark, she had actually believed he might

she mustered the courage to ask, “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

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

eternally irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from an abundance of rules.

Elaine was stunned.

accepted the money and

departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her life

on Mark's mood, but he remained

day, Rena had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left at home with the

arrived, giving the servants

hesitant, one of the servants

salary. We

arrangements Mark had made,

smiled and

securely closed the

Mark turned around, Edwin locked eyes

are you planning to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully

help you, you

help too” Mark bent down to

with black balloons and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons on the floor while Olivia cheered him

arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering

display

complete with a

concealed the diamond

to serve Cecilia a

the children, 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 give her my dad.” It struck Mark that his son had

was about to say something, the door

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a

always had a penchant for

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

It looked delectable.

Yet, this naivete was what endeared her to

always been

over, gently wrapped his arms around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When

him, her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood

arms around her, guiding

roses blanketed the

on its

light blue box sat

over the flowers and then the box,

these?” Mark embraced her from

wear my black shirt after we're together, you remind me of

adored them. It was something any

chest, she allowed

got for me?” Mark's laughter was

to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

door. It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't deny

shut the

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