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

intimidated by Mark, but in this

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

head, the

whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this unfortunate incident.” They

minute,”

few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just

Mark responded, his tone

blanched. She found herself at a loss

her, Mark

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 ultimately

cigarette, letting

damaged leg, he offered a

broke one of your legs. Yet you

understood now that she should never had

Mark's smile thinned.

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 very seriously, Miss Shaw.” Humiliation washed over Elaine,

looked down, his

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

enough, essentially, to seal Elaine's

implication and assured him they would handle the matter appropriately.

limo and grasped the door handle, Elaine snapped

the limits of his tolerance

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 box scattered on the

was a stunning pink diamond ring and a couture dress from

bought all these luxuries for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the

finally penetrated

Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received

back, Elaine

had been genuinely good to her. He had always given her everything she asked

yet, in her obsession with Mark, she had actually believed he might love

is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to

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,

irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free

Elaine was stunned.

men accepted the money and executed

she would spend the

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

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

arrived, giving the

the servants

earn a decent salary. We shouldn't neglect our

an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had

2106 They smiled and offered their blessings before

out, Mark securely closed the door behind

around,

propose to

his chin, Edwin offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.”

can help too” Mark bent

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

Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn

ultimate display

with a small, delicate, blush-pink

he concealed the diamond

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 that his

to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

in a romantic black

had a penchant for such romantic

she said, “We should've invited

It looked delectable.

blissfully unaware. Yet,

had always been his Cecilia, his

and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke, his breath warmed Cecilia's

with unspoken thoughts, understood only by

wrapped his arms around her, guiding her

roses blanketed the

dew on its petals, their

box sat on the white bed

the flowers and then

you prepare all these?” Mark embraced her from behind, brushing

shirt after we're together,

It was something

chest, she allowed his kisses for

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

Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

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

shut the bedroom

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