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

been intimidated by Mark, but

good to you.” “What are you even talking about? Get in

his head, the driver

seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans,

a minute,” said Mark

few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly,

2104 Mark responded, his

She found herself

her, Mark

wild years, but if anyone has the right to take

lit a cigarette, letting it

damaged leg, he offered a

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

that she should

Mark's smile thinned.

nonsense you spewed at 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

down, his

abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out

enough, essentially, to seal

implication and assured him they would handle

his limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine

of his tolerance for her, she

some mercy. I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss

Then, she was flabbergasted.

opulent small box scattered on the back

was a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture

a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the words like a mad mantra as she erupted into wild

that moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions

faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all

few shaky steps back, Elaine was filled with

had been genuinely good to her.

Mark, she had actually

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

I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was

straightforward, free from an abundance

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and executed Mark's instructions without

spend the

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

place, and Edwin and

then arrived, giving the servants

hesitant, one of the servants spoke her

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

the arrangements Mark had made, the servants

and offered their blessings

ushering them out, Mark securely

Mark turned around, Edwin locked eyes

you planning to propose to

could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her

too” Mark bent down

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

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

ultimate display

was Mark's handiwork, complete with a small, delicate, blush-pink

the diamond

just needed to serve Cecilia

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.”

about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

in a romantic black

always had a penchant for such

irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more, the

It looked delectable.

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

always been his Cecilia,

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

glanced at him, her eyes heavy with

around her,

long-stemmed roses blanketed

from far away, bore dew on its petals, their dark beauty a

sat on the white bed

over the

all these?” Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her long hair

murmured in her ear, “Every time you wear my black shirt after we're together, you remind me

adored them. It was something

chest, she allowed

all you got for me?”

to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

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

the

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