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

Mark, but in this

genuinely good to you.” “What are you even talking

head, the driver

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

minute,” said

few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l

Mark responded, his

found herself at a loss

Mark spoke up

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

lit a cigarette, letting it smolder in

glance at her damaged

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

now that she should never had

Mark's smile thinned.

all because of your senseless words. You should know that

looked down, his dark

never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he

enough, essentially, to seal

men understood Mark's implication and assured him they

his limo and grasped

tolerance

or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,”

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered on the

and a couture dress

a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She repeated the

finally penetrated her delusions all

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

a few shaky steps back, Elaine was

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

with Mark, she had

ask, “Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted

Cecilia was not good enough; even

eternally irrational. It was beautifully straightforward, free from

Elaine was stunned.

the money and executed Mark's instructions

Elaine's departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her

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

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

arrived, giving the servants the evening

one of the servants spoke

Evans, we earn a decent salary.

is an exception.” Surveying the arrangements Mark

They smiled and offered their blessings before

ushering them out, Mark securely closed the door behind

Mark turned around, Edwin locked eyes

propose to Mom?” Mark

tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia

help too” Mark bent down to

“Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons on the floor while Olivia

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

display of

handiwork, complete with a small, delicate, blush-pink

the diamond ring inside

just needed to serve Cecilia

surprised she'd 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 her my dad.” It struck Mark that his son had matured

to say something, the

Cecilia entered.

in a

penchant

“We should've invited

It looked delectable.

who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete

always been his Cecilia, his

her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have

eyes heavy with

his arms around her, guiding her into the

long-stemmed roses blanketed the

far away, bore dew on its petals, their

light blue box sat on the white

over the

Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her long hair

wear my black shirt after

them. It was something any woman

Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses

you got for me?” Mark's

turned,

“Help me change”

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

shut the

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