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,”

intimidated by Mark, but

She's been genuinely good to you.”

head, the driver

whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this

a minute,” said Mark

a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do

Mark responded, his tone

face blanched. She found herself at a loss

her, Mark

had my wild years, but if anyone has the

cigarette, letting it smolder

a glance at her damaged leg, he offered a wry

legs. Yet you

she should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

because of your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being very seriously,

his dark

Ensure she never returns.”

enough, essentially, to seal Elaine's

assured him

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

his tolerance for

Miss Fowler ever

Then, she was flabbergasted.

fell upon the opulent small box scattered on the

a stunning pink diamond ring and a

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

that moment, the harsh reality finally

mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of his

back, Elaine was filled

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

Library And yet, in her obsession with Mark, she

Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the

Cecilia was not

was beautifully straightforward, free from an abundance of rules.

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and executed Mark's instructions without

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

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

the day, Rena had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia

the servants

hesitant, one of the servants spoke her

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

an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had

They smiled and offered

securely

moment Mark turned around, Edwin locked

propose to Mom?” Mark playfully

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

help too” Mark

“Blow these up then.” Edwin

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

ultimate display of

Mark's handiwork, complete with

the diamond ring inside

just needed to serve Cecilia

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

as Mark was about to say something, the door swung open.

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic

a penchant for

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

It looked delectable.

gazed at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared her to

always been his

her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a

him, her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood

arms around her,

long-stemmed roses blanketed

from far away, bore dew on its petals,

blue box sat on

over the flowers and

her

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

It was something any

allowed his kisses for a

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

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

door. It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't deny her

the bedroom

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