Female NovelChapter 2118 “We will,” Mark assured, though they all knew that as the Linchpin of the Evans family, he would eventually return to Czanch to oversee the family’s affairs.
In a year or two, once Mark had firmly established his career, he planned to move back to Czanch with Cecilia and their children. This impending relocation meant that if Korbyn wished to see them afterward, he would need to travel by private plane, a realization that filled him with a sense of melancholy.
Unable to hold back his emotions, Korbyn excused himself to smoke, a clear sign of his distress.
Juliette and Mark understood his need for solitude but didn't voice iS Cecilia playfully called out, “Dad, you're not going off to cry alone, are you?” Korbyn, lighting a cigarette, half-jokingly urged Mark, “Marry her soon, and she'll be your problem. Such a troublesome little girl!” Mark, embracing Cecilia tenderly, appreciated her attempt to lighten Korbyn's mood.
She might seem childish to others, but Mark saw her maturity, treasuring this insight into her character.
Later, Waylen returned, but Rena was absent.
The men delved into wedding discussions, with Cecilia, the bride-to-be, left out.
Unperturbed, she amused herself with the splendid diamonds.
In the bright sunshine, Olivia came to her, captivated by the sparkling stones.
Angela's Library Selecting a cinnamon-colored Padparadscha, Cecilia promised, “When you grow up, you can wear this.” Olivia looked up, not fully grasping the sentiment.
Cecilia tenderly kissed her cheek, and then, holding her hand, they strolled in the garden, with Edwin trailing. He suddenly announced, “I want to stay in Duefron to finish high school.” Cecilia was taken aback by Edwin's declaration.
“You can discuss it with your dad later. If he's okay with it, so am I,” she responded, smiling and affectionately ruffling Edwin's hair.
He nodded in agreement.
Edwin, mature for his age, had his unique way of thinking, which Cecilia respected.
Rena often said that among the children, Edwin was most like his uncle Waylen, while Leonel strangely resembled Mark a lot in character even though they weren't even related by blood. Marcus shared Rena's easygoing nature.
Olivia and Elva, on the other hand, seemed to inherit more traits from Cecilia herself.
As she pondered this, Mark and Waylen emerged into the bright afternoon sunlight, both looking splendid.Contents belong to NovelDrama.Org
Cecilia stood to greet them, and Mark tenderly touched her head, his eyes filled with warmth.
Pulling Cecilia aside, Waylen shared a few words with her and then made to leave. Cecilia's curiosity piqued.
“Where's Rena?” Taking a long drag from his cigarette, Waylen replied with a half-smile, “She's mentoring a young one.”