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, he mustered

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

head,

frantically, “Mr.

a minute,” said Mark

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,

She found herself

her, Mark spoke

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

cigarette, letting it

glance at her damaged leg, he offered a wry

your legs. Yet you still

understood now that she should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

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,

implication and assured him

back to his limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped

the limits of his tolerance for her, she made

Evans, please show me some mercy. I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded, tears streaming

Then, she was flabbergasted.

small

diamond ring and a couture dress from a

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

reality finally penetrated her delusions all

mercilessness, Cecilia had received all

back, Elaine was filled

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

yet, in her obsession with Mark, she had actually believed

are you

voice emerged slowly, “She is the person I am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even

eternally irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from

Elaine was stunned.

the money and executed

would spend

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

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

giving the servants the evening

of the servants

a decent salary. We shouldn't

arrangements Mark had made, the servants

and offered

out, Mark securely

moment Mark turned around, Edwin locked eyes with

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

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

help too” Mark bent down to

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

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

display of

complete with a

concealed the diamond ring

just needed to serve Cecilia

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

Mark was about to say something, the door

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic

always had a penchant for such romantic

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

It looked delectable.

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

had always been his

over, gently wrapped his arms around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke,

glanced at him, her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only by those

his arms around her, guiding

roses

bore dew on its petals, their dark beauty a

blue box sat on the white

over the flowers and

Mark embraced her from behind,

after we're together, you remind me of these

she adored them. It was something

Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses for

you got for me?” Mark's laughter was

turned, draping her arm over his

“Help me change”

It wasn't the best moment, but he couldn't deny

the bedroom

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