-Chapter 2096 She said, “I should havee and paid my respects much earlier.


    Maybe we really shouldn''t seek help from him in the first ce.


    It''s not fair.” She understood what Zoey meant.


    Still, Cecilia remained silent, not daring to utter a word.


    Later, when Mark returned home, Cecilia recounted it to him. He removed his coat and settled on the sofa. After a lengthy pause, he drew Cecilia onto hisp.


    Resting his chin atop her head, he said tenderly, “My mother is an incredibly determined woman.” He said nothing more.


    Without further inquiry, Cecilia clung to Mark, nting a tender kiss on his neck.


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    She adopted a slightly yful demeanor.


    In a hushed tone, Mark inquired, “What are your ns now?” He longed for her to reside there, but they hadn''t remarried yet, and he knew she wouldn''t agree.


    As anticipated, Cecilia replied softly, “I''l take the children back to my apartment. I''ll put my career on hold for now and focus on being with them.” Mark didn''t press the issue.


    He yfully pinched her nose and suggested, “How about visiting my mother during weekends?” “Okay.” She was quite direct with her response.


    She was catching her breath, her face flushing crimson. She was on the verge of gently patting him to release his hold.


    But before she could act, Mark kissed her.


    Dusk soon took over the sky.


    The setting sun streamed in through the ss, casting a kaleidoscope of colors onto their bodies as if they were adorned with a delicateyer of iridescent ze.


    Cecilia''s clothes were disheveled, and Mark had her pinned on the couch, ardently pursuing intimacy.


    She resisted and whispered tearfully, expressing concern about someone walking in on them.


    Mark reassured her, “No one wille. The household staff is quite elderly. They typically tend to their chores in the morning and won''t disturb us at this hour.” Cecilia teasinglybeled Mark a beast.