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,”

always been intimidated by Mark, but

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

head, the driver

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

minute,” said Mark

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

Mark responded, his tone

She found herself at

her, Mark spoke

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

cigarette, letting

a glance at her damaged leg, he offered a wry

your legs. Yet you still dare approach

she should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

because of your senseless words. You should know that I take

looked down, his dark eyes

softly said, “Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his

enough, essentially, to seal

men understood Mark's implication and assured him they would handle the matter

limo and grasped

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

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

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered

was a stunning pink diamond ring and a

a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them

the harsh reality finally

mercilessness, Cecilia had received

steps back,

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

And yet, in her obsession with Mark, she had actually

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

be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she

straightforward, free from

Elaine was stunned.

the money and executed

from the country, she would spend

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

summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were

arrived, giving the

one of the servants spoke her

Evans, we earn a decent salary. We

arrangements Mark had made,

smiled and offered their blessings

them out, Mark securely

Mark turned around,

planning to propose to

chin, Edwin offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her arms

can help too” Mark bent

instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly

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

display of

Mark's handiwork, complete with a small,

he concealed the diamond

just needed to serve Cecilia

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 matured

say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic black

had a penchant for such romantic

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

It looked delectable.

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

been his Cecilia, his

to the bedroom to have a look.”

glanced at him, her eyes heavy with

around her, guiding her

long-stemmed roses blanketed

away, bore dew on

box sat

it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then

prepare all these?” Mark embraced her from behind, brushing

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

she adored them. It was something any woman

allowed

the dress all you got

to come.” Cecilia turned,

“Help me change”

It wasn't the best moment, but he

shut the bedroom

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