Chapter 2227 Unable to resist the moment, he then scooped Cecilia up and gently tossed her onto the bed.


    Her yful resistance was met with affection.


    Nestled against his shoulder, she murmured, “At our age, and you''re still so spirited.” As Mark''s hands wandered under her clothes, he teased her, “Age hasn''t dampened your spirits, has it?" Cecilia''s cheeks flushed with a mix of embarrassment and delight.


    What followed was a passionate expression of their love — Afterwards, Cecilia yfully scolded him as she pinched his waist, “You really got carried away!” She contemted taking a bath to soothe her soreness.


    Mark retrieved an ointment from the bedside table, applying it gently to her. His voice was soft and tender.


    “I might have been a bit too enthusiastic, just a bit jealous after your lunch date with another man.” Cecilia felt a surge of warmth in her heart.


    She hugged him closely, her voice yful yet curious.


    “Thomas mentioned Edwin has someone special in his heart. Has he spoken to you about this?" Mark''s heart tightened at the mention.


    The idea of Thomas discussing such matters with Cecilia irked him.


    N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    He knew the potential fallout this revtion could have on Cecilia, Edwin, and Laura.


    After reassuring her, Mark made a discreet phone call.


    “Yes, Mr. Evans, I understand,” came the reply from the other end.


    The next day, the Smith family’spany stocks took a nosedive.


    At a shareholders’ meeting, Vanessa faced harsh criticism due to rumors of the Evans’ overseas subsidiary targeting theirpany.


    Believing Edwin was behind it, she called him in frustration, “Edwin! This is a harsh move!” Edwin, sitting across from Mark, listened to Vanessa''s usations but didn''t refute them.


    After the call, he turned to Mark, his brow furrowed in concern.