Mark hade to Duefron when he finally spared some time.


    On one hand, he had visited the temple, and on the other hand, Edwin’s birthday was approaching. He had been working day and night for several days, but he finally managed to make it here.


    Seeing Cecilia in person, he realized just how much he had missed her.


    However, this wasn’t the right time or ce for such emotions. He merely ruffled her hair and spoke in a gentle tone.


    “Don’t spend all day ying games; it’ll dry out your eyes,”


    Cecilia didn’t want him to meddle, but she also didn’t want to argue. She reluctantly put down her phone and asked, “Are you here to celebrate Edwin’s birthday?”


    A soft smile touched his lips as he replied, “I haven’t bought his birthday gift yet. How about youe with me so I can learn what our son likes?”


    Upon hearing this, Cecilia flushed.


    His words seemed to imply a level of intimacy between them,Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org.


    They had been apart for several years, and they had only recently met a few times, with their interactions growing increasingly distant. This made her feel somewhat ufortable.


    She reached for her phone and pretended to continue ying the game. However, Mark confiscated her phone.


    Seeing her empty hands, Cecilia bit her lip andined, “What are you doing?”


    Nark pulled her up and replied, “Come shopping with me.”


    She still resisted when they were in the car, “Dinner will be ready soon. The food tonight is really good.”


    Mark instructed the chauffeur to drive.


    As Mark’s trusted subordinate, the chauffeur chuckled at Cecilia’sints.


    He felt that being with Cecilia was a delightful experience for Mark. Young girls were always full of energy, and Cecilia brought out the youthfulness in Mark.


    Cecilia attempted to retrieve her phone from Mark’s pocket but couldn’t find it.


    It turned out that he had ced it in his pants pocket, and she tried to reach for it. However, Mark pped her hand away and scolded in a husky voice, “Don’t touch that.”


    Cecilia looked up at him, and she could see a hint of desire in Mark’s handsome face.


    After all, they had shared many intimate moments in the past, so she could easily recognize his current expression.


    In response, she moved farther away from him.


    Nark adjusted his clothes and looked at her, asking, “Are you being obedient now?”


    Cecilia turned her head and avoided eye contact.