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.

back in the car,” Mark

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

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

his head,

Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost

minute,” said Mark

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 word.” “Including cooking

responded,

She found herself

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

lit a cigarette, letting

damaged leg,

legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It was a moment of grim

should

Mark's smile thinned.

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.”

down, his dark eyes

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

essentially,

assured him they

and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out

reached the limits of his tolerance

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.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered

a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress from

“You bought them for her. You bought

finally penetrated

Cecilia

back, Elaine was filled with

Chandler, a man from a modest background, who had been genuinely

she had actually believed he might

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

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

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

Elaine was stunned.

and executed Mark's

departure from the country, she would spend

but he remained determined

had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left at

the servants the

the servants spoke

a decent salary. We shouldn't

an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had made, the

They smiled and

out, Mark securely closed

moment Mark turned around,

are you planning to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully

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

Mark bent down to kiss

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

florist arrived to adorn the apartment

display

handiwork, complete with a

the diamond ring inside

needed to serve Cecilia

children, misleading Edwin into thinking it was merely Cecilia's birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What

as Mark was about to say something,

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a

a penchant for such romantic

Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and

It looked delectable.

unaware. Yet, this naivete was what

always been his

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

eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only by

his arms around her, guiding her into the

long-stemmed roses blanketed the

bore dew on its petals, their dark

box sat on the

ran her fingers over the flowers and then the

Mark embraced her from

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

she adored them. It

she allowed his kisses

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

turned, draping her arm over

“Help me change”

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

the

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