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

been intimidated by Mark, but in this

good to you.” “What are you even talking

his head, the

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 to this unfortunate incident.” They then moved to take

a minute,” said

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

2104 Mark responded, his

found herself at a

Mark spoke up

years, but if anyone has the right to take this

lit a cigarette, letting it smolder

glance at her damaged leg, he offered a

legs. Yet you still

she should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

cut her finger last night trying to cook, all because of your senseless words.

looked down, his

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

was enough, essentially, to seal Elaine's

implication and assured him they would

back to his limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out of

that Mark had reached the limits of his tolerance for her, she

say anything to Miss Fowler

Then, she was flabbergasted.

the opulent small box

pink diamond ring and a

2105 Had Mark bought all these luxuries for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words like a mad mantra as

moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions

she had faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had

few shaky steps back, Elaine was filled with

modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He

Mark, she had actually believed he might love her

ask, “Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As

his voice emerged slowly, “She is the person I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good

It was beautifully straightforward,

Elaine was stunned.

the money and

departure from the country, she would spend the

mood, but he remained

to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left at home with the

arrived, giving the servants the evening

the servants spoke

a decent salary. We shouldn't neglect our

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

2106 They smiled and offered their

securely closed the door

around, Edwin locked eyes with

are you planning to propose to Mom?”

offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you,

can help too” Mark bent down to

these up then.” Edwin promptly got to

thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black

display of

complete with

he concealed the diamond ring inside the

to serve Cecilia

merely Cecilia's birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present

was about to say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

awash in a

always had a penchant for such romantic

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

It looked delectable.

unaware. Yet, this naivete was what

been his Cecilia,

“Go to the bedroom

at him, her eyes heavy with unspoken

his arms around her, guiding

roses blanketed

dew on its petals, their

light blue box sat on the white bed

Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then the box, her voice

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

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

adored them. It was something

she allowed his

all you got for me?”

come.” Cecilia turned, draping

“Help me change”

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

the bedroom

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