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,” Mark

intimidated by Mark, but in

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

head, the

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.”

a minute,” said

forward, she said eagerly, “Mr.

2104 Mark responded, his tone

herself at

her, Mark spoke up

the right to take this

lit a cigarette, letting

glance at her damaged leg, he

They only broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach

now that she should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

Cecilia? It was beyond 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

his

her abroad. Ensure she never returns.”

was enough, essentially, to seal

him they would handle

and grasped the door handle,

his tolerance

Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded,

Then, she was flabbergasted.

small

a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture

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

that moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions

faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all

shaky steps back, Elaine

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

And yet, in her obsession with Mark, she had

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

if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as she wanted him, he felt like he

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

Elaine was stunned.

the money and executed

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

mild impact on Mark's mood, but he

day, Rena had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia were left at home with

then arrived, giving the servants the evening

hesitant, one of the servants spoke

Evans, we earn a decent salary.

the arrangements

They smiled and offered their blessings

Mark securely closed

around, Edwin

propose to Mom?”

tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her arms around Mark's

can help too” Mark bent down

instructed, “Blow these

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

ultimate display

handiwork, complete with

the diamond ring inside the

to serve Cecilia

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

Mark was about to say something, the door

Cecilia entered.

awash in a

penchant for

“We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more, the merrier.”

It looked delectable.

gazed at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was

been

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

her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only

her, guiding her

roses blanketed

away, bore dew on its petals, their dark

box sat on the

over the flowers and

her from behind, brushing her long hair

after we're together, you remind me of these

adored them. It

Mark's chest, she allowed his

got

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

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

shut the bedroom

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