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

intimidated by Mark, but in this moment, he mustered the courage

shouldn't betray Miss Fowler. She's been genuinely good to you.” “What are you even talking about? Get

head,

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 hold of

minute,” said Mark

steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for

2104 Mark responded, his tone

found herself at

her, Mark spoke up

meaningful connection. I never professed any feelings for you. Yes, I had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this

letting it smolder in

glance at her damaged

rather merciful. They only broke one of your legs. Yet you

should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

the nonsense 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

looked down, his dark

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

enough, essentially, to

and assured him they

grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out of

had reached the limits of his tolerance

say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded,

Then, she was flabbergasted.

the opulent small

a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress

“You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words like a mad

finally

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

shaky steps back,

a modest background, who had been genuinely

Mark, she had actually believed he might love her in

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

fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was

It was beautifully straightforward, free from an

Elaine was stunned.

and

would spend the remainder of her life

on Mark's mood, but

place, and Edwin and Olivia were left

giving the

hesitant, one of the servants spoke her

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

is an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had made, the servants caught

smiled and offered their blessings before

Mark securely closed

around, Edwin locked eyes

to Mom?”

“I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping

too” Mark

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

bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even

ultimate display of

handiwork, complete with a small,

diamond ring inside

to serve

surprised she'd be! But 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 briefly before responding, “I'll give her

about to say something,

Cecilia entered.

in a romantic black

always had a penchant for

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

It looked delectable.

Yet, this naivete was

always been

gently, “Go to the

him, her eyes heavy with unspoken

her, guiding her

black long-stemmed roses

from far away, bore dew on its petals, their dark beauty a stark

sat on the white bed

to it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then the box, her

Mark embraced her from behind, brushing

murmured in her ear, “Every time you wear my black shirt after we're together, you remind me of these black roses.” His words overwhelmed

them. It was something any woman

allowed

got for

Cecilia turned, draping her arm over

“Help me change”

kids peeking through the door. It wasn't the

shut the

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