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

but in this moment, he

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

head,

they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans,

a minute,” said

Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she

responded, his

She found herself at a

Mark spoke

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

lit a cigarette, letting it smolder

her damaged leg, he offered a

are rather merciful. They only broke one of your legs. Yet you

now that she should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

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,

down, his dark

her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he

enough, essentially, to

assured him they would handle the matter

grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped out of

limits of his tolerance

before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded, tears streaming down her

Then, she was flabbergasted.

opulent small

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

bought them for her. You bought them

the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions all at

faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of

few shaky steps back, Elaine was

she now missed Chandler, a man from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her.

her obsession with Mark, she had

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

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

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

Elaine was stunned.

accepted the money and executed

country, she would spend the remainder

Mark's mood, but he remained determined

day, Rena had summoned Cecilia to her place, and

arrived, giving the

the

Evans, we earn a decent salary. We

exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had made, the

smiled and offered their blessings

ushering them out, Mark securely closed the door behind

moment Mark turned around,

propose to Mom?” Mark

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

Mark

and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons on the floor while Olivia cheered him

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

ultimate display of

handiwork, complete with a

diamond ring inside

to serve Cecilia a

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

Mark was about to say something,

Cecilia entered.

awash in a romantic

had a penchant

Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my brother and Rena. The more, the merrier.” She eyed

It looked delectable.

unaware. Yet, this

had always been his Cecilia, his

gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke, his

at him, her eyes heavy with unspoken

her, guiding her into the

black long-stemmed roses

dew on its petals,

box sat

to it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then the box, her voice dropping.

prepare all these?” Mark embraced her from behind,

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

she adored them. It was

Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses for a

got for me?” Mark's

Cecilia turned, draping

“Help me change”

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

shut the bedroom

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