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.

in the car,”

but in this moment, he

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

his head, the driver

for Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr.

a minute,”

she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything

Mark responded, his tone

blanched. She found herself at a loss for

her, Mark spoke

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

cigarette, letting it smolder in

a glance at her damaged

one of your legs. Yet you still dare approach me?” It was a moment of

understood now that she should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

last night trying to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should

looked down, his

“Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he wrote a check for ten

was enough, essentially, to

implication and assured him they

and grasped the door

limits of his tolerance for her, she made a desperate dash

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

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered

and a

choked out 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

moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions

had faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of his

back,

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

in her obsession with Mark, she

is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the setting

am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as she

straightforward, free from

Elaine was stunned.

and executed Mark's instructions without

departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her life in

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

and Edwin and Olivia

the servants the

one of the

decent salary. We shouldn't neglect our duties.”

arrangements Mark had made,

smiled and offered their

ushering them out, Mark securely closed the

around, Edwin locked eyes

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

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

can help too” 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

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

display of

Mark's handiwork, complete with a

the diamond ring inside the

just needed to

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 her my dad.” It struck Mark

was about to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

awash in a romantic black

had a penchant for

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

It looked delectable.

Yet, this naivete was

always been his

waist, and said gently, “Go to

her eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts,

her, guiding her

long-stemmed roses blanketed

on its petals, their dark beauty a

sat on

to it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers

these?” Mark embraced her

you wear my black shirt after we're together, you remind me of these black roses.”

adored them. It

chest, she allowed his kisses for a

all you got for me?” Mark's laughter

to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm over

“Help me change”

the door. It wasn't the best moment, but

the

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