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

intimidated by Mark, but in this moment, he

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

head, the

a group of men hurried over. It seemed they had been searching for Elaine. Upon seeing Mark, they whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading

minute,” said

men 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 the word.”

responded, his tone

herself

Mark spoke up

any feelings for you. Yes, I had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me,

a cigarette, letting it smolder

glance at her damaged leg, he offered a wry

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

she should never

Mark's smile thinned.

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

looked down, his dark eyes

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

essentially, to seal

and assured him

and grasped the door handle,

Mark had reached the limits of his tolerance for her, she

to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she

Then, she was flabbergasted.

gaze fell upon the opulent small box scattered on the

was a stunning pink diamond ring and

2105 Had Mark bought all these luxuries for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for

moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions all

mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of his

back, Elaine was

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

she had actually believed he might love her in

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

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

It was beautifully straightforward, free from

Elaine was stunned.

accepted the money and executed

departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of

mood, but he remained determined

the day, Rena had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and

giving the

of the

earn a decent salary. We shouldn't

the arrangements Mark had made, the

and

out, Mark securely closed the door

moment Mark turned around, Edwin

you planning to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully

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

can help too” Mark bent down to kiss

black balloons and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons on the

arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering the

display

Mark's handiwork, complete with a small,

diamond

needed to serve

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,

to say something, the door

Cecilia entered.

apartment was awash in a romantic black

a penchant for such romantic

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

It looked delectable.

blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete was what

always been his Cecilia,

waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom

heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood

arms around her, guiding her into

black long-stemmed roses blanketed the

on

light blue box sat on

to it, Cecilia ran her fingers over the flowers and then

Mark embraced her from

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

adored them. It

against Mark's chest, she allowed his kisses for

got for me?”

more to come.” Cecilia turned, draping her arm

“Help me change”

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

shut the bedroom

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