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

you.” “What are you

head, the

a group of men hurried 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

a minute,”

she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans,

2104 Mark responded, his

face blanched. She found herself at

her, Mark spoke

the right to

cigarette, letting it smolder in

her damaged leg, he

only broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare

now that she should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should

his

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

was enough, essentially,

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

and grasped the door handle, Elaine

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

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

Then, she was flabbergasted.

upon the opulent small box

a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress from a

for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her.

moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her

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

steps back,

who had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything

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

that you despise me, or are you simply devoted

was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as she wanted him, he felt like he

It was beautifully straightforward, free from an

Elaine was stunned.

accepted the money and

would spend the remainder of her life in

Mark's mood, but he remained determined to orchestrate a surprise for

and Edwin and Olivia were left at home with

the servants the

of the servants

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

the arrangements Mark

smiled and offered

out, Mark securely closed the door

turned around, Edwin

propose to Mom?” Mark playfully pinched

chin, Edwin offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also

Mark bent

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

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

ultimate display

was Mark's handiwork, complete with

the diamond ring inside

to serve Cecilia

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 my dad.”

say

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic

a penchant

then did Cecilia remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more, the

It looked delectable.

at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this

always been his Cecilia,

gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a

with

her, guiding her into

long-stemmed roses blanketed the

bore dew on its petals, their dark

sat on the white bed

ran her fingers over the flowers and then

her from behind, brushing her

ear, “Every time you wear my black shirt after we're together, you remind me of these black

It was

Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses for

dress all you got for me?” Mark's laughter

more to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her

“Help me change”

It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't

shut the bedroom

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