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, but in this moment,

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

his head, the driver

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 hold of

minute,”

but hope flashed in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just

Mark responded, his

She found herself

Mark spoke

I never professed any feelings for you. Yes, I had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia. It’s none of your

cigarette, letting it

at her damaged leg, he offered

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

that she should

Mark's smile thinned.

ridiculous. 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.” Humiliation washed over Elaine, leaving her

looked down, his

Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook,

was enough, essentially, to

assured him they would handle the matter

and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out

the limits of his tolerance for her, she made a desperate dash toward the

or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she

Then, she was flabbergasted.

opulent small box scattered on the back

stunning pink diamond ring and a couture

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

finally penetrated her delusions all at

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

steps back, Elaine

from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had always given

And yet, in her obsession with Mark, she had

despise me, or are you simply devoted

the person I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do

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

Elaine was stunned.

money and executed Mark's instructions without

she would spend the remainder

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

summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin

the servants the evening

the servants

decent salary.

an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had made,

They smiled and offered their blessings

securely

moment Mark turned around, Edwin

to propose to

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

Mark bent down to kiss

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

the bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even

display

complete with a small, delicate, blush-pink

the diamond ring

just needed to serve Cecilia a

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

about to say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic

a penchant

did Cecilia remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited

It looked delectable.

blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared her to

had always been his Cecilia,

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

her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood

his arms around her,

long-stemmed roses blanketed the

one, air-freighted from far away, bore dew on its

sat

to it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the

her from behind, brushing her long

ear, “Every time you wear my black shirt after we're together, you remind me of these

them. It was

she allowed his kisses

got for

turned, draping her arm over his

“Help me change”

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

shut the

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