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

been intimidated by Mark, but in this moment, he mustered

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

his head,

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.” They then moved

minute,”

paused, puzzled, but hope flashed in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just say

Mark responded,

blanched. She found herself at

her, Mark spoke up

but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia.

letting it

damaged leg,

legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It

understood now that she should never

Mark's smile thinned.

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

his

“Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.”

essentially, to seal

assured him they would handle the

and grasped

Mark had reached the limits of his tolerance for her,

before you or say anything to Miss

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered

ring and a couture dress from a

Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You

finally penetrated her

Cecilia had received all of

back, Elaine was filled with

from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything she asked for

Library And yet, in her obsession with Mark, she

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

“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 like he possessed

eternally irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from an

Elaine was stunned.

the money and executed

the country, she would spend the remainder of her life

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

and Edwin and Olivia were

giving the

of the

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

the arrangements Mark had made, the

smiled and offered their

ushering them out, Mark securely

Mark turned around, Edwin

you planning to propose to Mom?”

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

Mark bent down to kiss

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 cheered him

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

ultimate display of

handiwork, complete with a

the diamond ring

to

be! But he kept this a secret from the 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

to say something, the door swung open.

Cecilia entered.

in a

always had a penchant for such

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

It looked delectable.

blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what endeared her

had always been his

said gently, “Go to the bedroom

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

his arms around her,

roses blanketed

dew on its petals, their dark

blue box sat on the white bed

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

embraced her

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

them. It was something

allowed his kisses for

the dress all you got for me?” Mark's laughter was

come.” Cecilia turned, draping her

“Help me change”

peeking through the door. It wasn't the best

shut the bedroom

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