Chapter 2114 Cecilia rose and headed off to refresh herself.
Meanwhile, Mark stood up too, giving the bed sheet a quick dust-off before getting ready to make the bed.
His attention was drawn to the stains on the sheet, causing a hint of warmth to color his handsome face.
Deciding it needed changing, he whisked the old sheet away and fetched a clean one from the wardrobe.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust as he finished tucking in the new sheet, the bedroom door swung open.
In walked a little girl, wordlessly wrapping her arms around Mark's leg.
He gazed down to find Olivia leaning against him, silent, her brow creased and eyes glistening with unshed tears.
Feeling a tug at his heart, Mark gently scooped her up in one arm and sat on the bed’s edge, trying to soothe her.
Olivia, still haunted by the memory of the previous day, recalled the bitter medicine she'd taken and its unpleasant consequences.
Concerned that Mark might not like a smelly baby, Olivia stayed nestled in his arms, beyond soothing. freshened up, Cecilia approached with a smile.
“What's wrong, baby?” Olivia snuggled closer into Mark's embrace, her head tilted back to gaze up at her mother with dark, expressive eyes.
Mark caressed her hair, smiling gently.
“I think she’s just a bit embarrassed.” Cecilia leaned in, planting a reassuring kiss on Olivia.
“You smell just fine,” she whispered.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmOlivia buried her face deeper into Mark's arms, comforted by her mother’s words.
Cecilia, with a gentle voice, inquired if Olivia's tummy was hurting.
The Little girl, comforted and secure, obediently shook her head no.
Looking up, Cecilia caught Mark's gaze.
They looked into each other's eyes, a connection forming that felt even more profound than their passionate encounter the night before.
The morning's quiet enveloped them, with Olivia content in Mark's arms, and the couple's gaze lingering on each other, sharing unspoken words of love.
Suddenly, Olivia's expression changed. She frowned and mumbled softly, “I need to poop again.” Mark's laughter filled the room, his amusement and affection for both mother and daughter evident in his joyful expression.