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

by Mark, but in this moment, he mustered

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

head, the

“Mr. Evans,

minute,” said

steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr.

Mark responded, his tone

blanched. She found herself at a loss

Mark

Shaw, we've never had any meaningful connection. 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 business.” Elaine opened her mouth to speak but

a cigarette, letting it smolder

damaged leg,

broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It was a moment of grim realization for

should never had

Mark's smile thinned.

all because of your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being very seriously, Miss Shaw.” Humiliation washed

down, his dark

abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his

was enough, essentially, to

implication and assured him they

grasped the door handle, Elaine

that Mark had reached the limits of his tolerance for her, she made a

please show me some mercy. I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered on

a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress from a famous

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

reality finally penetrated her delusions all at

faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia

back,

background, who had been genuinely

Mark, she had actually believed

it that you despise me, or are you

voice 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

irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from an abundance

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and executed Mark's instructions

departure from 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

her place, and Edwin and

the servants the

of the servants spoke her

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

is an exception.” Surveying the arrangements

smiled and

securely closed the door

moment Mark turned around,

planning to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully pinched Edwin's

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

too” Mark bent down to

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

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

display

was Mark's handiwork, complete with a

the diamond ring inside the

needed to serve Cecilia a

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

about to say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

in a romantic

penchant for

remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We

It looked delectable.

Yet,

had always been

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

eyes heavy with unspoken

arms around her,

roses blanketed

dew on

light blue box sat on the white bed

fingers over the flowers and then the box,

Mark embraced her from behind,

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

It was

against Mark's chest, she allowed

the dress all you got

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

Mark noticed the kids peeking through the door. It

the bedroom

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