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,”

intimidated by Mark, but in this moment, he

She's been genuinely good to you.” “What are you even talking about?

his head, the driver

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,

minute,”

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

2104 Mark responded, his tone

found herself at a loss for

her, Mark spoke

my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take

letting it smolder in

damaged leg, he offered a wry

rather merciful. They only broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It was a

that she should

Mark's smile thinned.

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

down, his

never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he wrote a check

enough, essentially,

Mark's implication and assured him they would handle the

back to his limo and grasped

reached the limits of his tolerance

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

stunning pink diamond ring and a

quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought

the harsh reality finally penetrated her

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

few shaky steps back,

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

Library And yet, in her obsession with Mark, she had actually believed he

or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the setting sun cast its glow on Mark, he

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

was beautifully straightforward, free

Elaine was stunned.

money and

country, she would spend the remainder of her life

mild impact on Mark's mood, but he

to her place, and Edwin and Olivia

the

one of the servants spoke her

earn a decent salary. We

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

smiled and offered

Mark securely

moment Mark turned around, Edwin

are you planning to propose to

you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her arms

can help too” Mark bent down to kiss

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

arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering the

display

handiwork, complete with

the diamond ring inside the

just needed to serve Cecilia

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.” It

Mark was about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic

penchant for such romantic

2107 Only then did Cecilia remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The

It looked delectable.

Yet, this naivete was what endeared

been

arms around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to

eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only

wrapped his arms around her, guiding her into the

black long-stemmed roses

from far away, bore dew on

sat

Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and

Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her long hair

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

she adored them. It was

against Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses for a

the dress all you got

more to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

Mark noticed the kids peeking through the door. It wasn't

shut the

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