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

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

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

head,

frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this unfortunate incident.” They then moved to

minute,” said Mark

in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do

responded, his

She found herself

Mark spoke up

the right to take this

a cigarette, letting it smolder in

damaged leg, he

Yet you still dare approach

understood now that she should

Mark's smile thinned.

trying to cook, all because of your

looked down, his dark eyes

Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook,

enough, essentially, to seal Elaine's

understood Mark's implication and assured him they would handle

and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out

the limits of his tolerance for

I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler

Then, she was flabbergasted.

small box

a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress from a

choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words like a mad mantra

that moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her

mercilessness, Cecilia had received

back, Elaine was filled with

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

in her obsession with Mark, she

are you

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 felt like he possessed the entire

irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from an abundance

Elaine was stunned.

and executed Mark's instructions without

the country, she would spend the remainder of her life in

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

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

giving the servants the evening

of the servants spoke her

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

an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark

smiled and

securely closed the door behind

around, Edwin locked eyes

planning to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully

a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her arms around

can help too” Mark bent down

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

adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering

display of

complete with

concealed the diamond ring

to

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.” It struck Mark that his son had

Mark was about to say something,

Cecilia entered.

in

penchant for such

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

It looked delectable.

remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared

been

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

heavy with unspoken thoughts,

wrapped his arms around her, guiding her into

black long-stemmed roses blanketed the

dew on its petals, their dark beauty

sat

Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers

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

in her ear, “Every time you wear my black shirt after

them. It was something any

chest, she allowed

all you got for me?”

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her

“Help me change”

kids peeking through the door. It wasn't the best

the bedroom

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