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

intimidated by Mark, but in

been genuinely good to you.”

head, the

Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track

a minute,” said Mark

men paused, puzzled, but hope flashed in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr.

Mark responded,

herself at a loss for

her, Mark spoke

the right

letting

her damaged

you still dare approach me?”

now that she should never had provoked this

Mark's smile thinned.

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

looked down, his

a moment's pause, he softly said, “Send her abroad. Ensure she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he wrote

enough, essentially, to seal Elaine's

men understood Mark's implication and assured him they would handle the

limo and grasped the door

had reached the limits of his tolerance for

mercy. I won't appear before you or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered on the back

and a

smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for

harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions all at

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

steps back, Elaine was filled

modest background, who had been genuinely

she

you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her

Cecilia was

was beautifully straightforward,

Elaine was stunned.

accepted the money and

Elaine's departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her life in a psychiatric

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

and Edwin and Olivia were left at home with the

arrived, giving the

of the

decent salary. We shouldn't

exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark had

They smiled and offered

them out, Mark securely closed

around, Edwin locked eyes with

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

chin, Edwin offered in a dignified tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her arms

Mark

instructed, “Blow these up then.”

box containing the dress on the bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn

display of

was Mark's handiwork, complete with a small,

he concealed the diamond ring

just needed to serve Cecilia

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 her my dad.”

about to say something, the door swung

Cecilia entered.

awash in a

always had a penchant for

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

It looked delectable.

who remained blissfully unaware. Yet,

always been his Cecilia, his

wrapped his arms around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke, his breath warmed Cecilia's ear,

eyes heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood only by

around her,

roses blanketed

far away, bore dew on its

box sat

the flowers and then the box, her voice

prepare all these?” Mark embraced her

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

them. It was something any woman

chest, she allowed his

all you got for me?” Mark's laughter

more to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her

“Help me change”

It wasn't the best

shut the

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