A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Cecilia took off her coat and glanced around, impressed by the grandeur.

Mark went to the kitchen to pour some milk for her.

She followed him, wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. “Mark, what does this mean?”

She was worried about becoming his mistress.

Even if he wasn’t married, any woman he kept outside the public eye would be considered his mistress.

Ina soft voice, Mark replied, “Drink your milk.”

She shook her head stubbornly, insisting on an explanation.

Mark gently touched her hand and spoke with a hint of bitterness. “Cecilia, for now, I can’t offer you a legitimate marriage. I can’t even walk with you openly on the streets. We can’t keep meeting only in hotels. It’s too humiliating for you. I understand what you’re thinking, but I’ve never seen it that way… Here, you can consider this place as your home, and me as your husband. I’m all yours here.”

This was the best he could provide at the moment.

Aprivate sanctuary where he would do his best to spend time with her.

When Alexis’ condition stabilized, they could be together publicly.

Cecilia felt a bit embarrassed after hearing his explanation, her emotions shifting.

She felt a mix of shyness and happiness.

This was the home Mark had given her.

Knowing that the little girl had been coaxed, Mark said in a soft voice, “I also put two rabbit dolls in the bedroom. Peter asked someone to line up to buy them for you. Go see if you like them.”

She still held him said softly, “I like you more.”

Mark pulled her to face him, enveloping her in his arms, and kissed her tenderly. After their sweet moment, she mentioned that she was feeling hungry. He playfully patted her on the butt and teased, “You eat like a horse, but you never seem to gain weight.”

In truth, she had a lovely figure, with a slender waist and ample curves.

Mark admired and appreciated it very much.

She wondered why Peter wasn’t around, and Mark replied with a mischievous smile, “Do you want him to be here all the time? Are you suggesting he should be watching us while we make love?”

Cecilia was about to cry with anger.

Mark’s teasing ways sometimes got under her skin, and she felt he only did it because he was a little older than her.

Later on, Mark took Cecilia to the counter and sat her down to watch him cook for her.

Despite not being skilled in housework, he felt elated to spend this time with Cecilia. Doing this simple task together brought him immense joy, far more than his usual activities at the club with friends or listening to Flora sing.

He recalled the time Cecilia had asked him why he hadn’t married yet.

Mark realized it wasn’t because of his busy schedule or his social status.

The truth was, he hadn’t met the right person until he found Cecilia.

Previously, he had imagined his future wife to be a capable and polished woman. But when he found his true love, she was nothing like his initial expectations. She couldn’t do much in terms of life skills, but it didn’t matter to him.

He adored her for who she was. The woman who called him “Uncle Mark” and could be both clingy and coy, yet ignore him when she was upset.

For him, it made perfect sense to love a woman like her.

Mark cherished Cecilia deeply. He treated her not just as his wife but also as a precious innocent little girl. Despite occasionally taking advantage of her in playful banter, he always gave in to her wishes and desires.

After their late-night snack, Cecilia noticed that Mark was quite tired, so she insisted on washing the dishes herself.

However, Mark didn’t want her to get wet and quickly took over the task.

He was significantly older than Cecilia, and he felt the need to compensate for her in other ways. Mark doted on her immensely, believing that when she was with him, she should experience a better life than she had at the Fowler’s house. If not, he considered himself an inadequate husband.

As the night passed, Cecilia now saw this place as her true home.

But not going back for the night meant she had to explain things to her family. Luckily,

Shelly came to her rescue, helping her sort things out.

In the middle of the night, Cecilia finished her phone call with her friend and returned to her bedroom.

Mark had already taken a shower and was now in a bathrobe as he lay against the headboard, seemingly asleep.

Seeing the tiredness on his face, Cecilia felt a pang of guilt. She decided to lie down beside him quietly, but he woke up as she lay down and gently pulled her into his arms.

He softly touched her waist and inquired, “You finished the phone call?”

Cecilia confirmed it, and he held her closer, their faces now inches apart.

Their rapid breaths and closeness seemed to stir their emotions.

He huskily whispered, “Shall we… do it?”

With those words, Mark opened the bedside drawer and placed a small box beside the pillow.

Without delay, he pressed her against the pillow and kissed her passionately.

Although Cecilia was not opposed to the idea, she worried about his fatigue. She didn’t want him to waste any more energy pleasing her, so she wrapped her arms around his waist and lied, “I’m on my period right now.”

Mark was momentarily taken aback. but then playfully rubbed his nose against hers and chuckled.

He realized she wasn’t serious about it. There wasn’t any smell of blood at all.

Cecilia, feeling a bit embarrassed, held onto his hair and whispered, “Let’s just cuddle and talk. We don’t have to do it.”

Mark didn’t force her.

Mark didn’t insist and pulled her close to him when they settled in bed, pretending to complain, “Don’t pull my hair anymore. I won’t look good if I go bald.”

He playfully expressed his concern for his age.

With a smile, Cecilia held him tightly and softly asked, “How long can you stay?”

Mark gently caressed her head and replied, “I have to leave tomorrow afternoon.

Ihave a full day of meetings ahead.”

night together, he cherished every

Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all his spare time

snuggled her

Uncle Mark.

was already doing so well in being a

made

breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to just heat the meals

the bed, looking at

dinner with you tonight before heading back to

and replied

her softly

Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young girl,

was in a bit of a mood, and I

smile lingered on his

genuinely felt happy for Mark who finally finding a girl he like.

of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing

contemplation, Mark generously gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a precious gift, as many people couldn’t afford properties in that

also arranged a job for the

gestures demonstrated Mark’s deep

keeping Cecilia safe depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy.

noon rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm glow upon her

open, and there it was-the house that Mark had bestowed

with joy, she held the rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest and playfully rolled around in

ascended higher in the sky, she got up and found the breakfast Mark had prepared

Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that

to reciprocate his kindness, Cecilia had the intention

be less than perfect and, despite her best efforts, she ended up burning the food in the frying pan.

as the clock struck four, Mark returned from a

set for dinner, he playfully teased her about ordering take-out instead

her nicked finger and tears welled up

softened as he scolded her gently and he carefully bandaged her wound before

elegance as he quietly smoked. The way

to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could revolutionize aerospace technology and advance

desperate to take

was successful over four years, his future would

tempting offer, he recommended a junior for the

felt no regrets, for his priorities had shifted—he now yearned for a life

snuggled up

from Mark’s extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace us

arms, and in a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire

a faint yet affectionate

in conversations about their shared dreams and aspirations, especially when

of a job. Seeking solace, she nuzzled her face against his sturdy abdomen, her delicate fingers gently toying with the buttons of his shirt. In a soft, almost timid whisper, she revealed a recent development, “A few days

Cecilia extended a few fingers, proudly stating, “It’s paid

praised, “My Cecilia is so capable. Not everyone

with joy, Cecilia’s

Mark had his reservations. Considering their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public

he praised her discreetly before inquiring

girl hesitated, “How about I decline

issue for her, she simply yearned for Mark’s

care

forehead, assuring her, “Yes, I will always

they lived as a couple in the lap

their time together was filled with moments of intimacy and affection. He cooked for her and she lovingly massaged his back and

declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle them. Mark seldom attended such events, especially with Cecilia, as he

simply say it was

in dealing

Cecilia skiing and to witness the mesmerizing aurora, making that period the sweetest time of

approached, Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen each other for several

Cecilia laid on her bed, talking to him on

reached Mark’s

Mark couldn’t help

her mother’s voice, Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs

brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by their

left

to Cecilia, pointing at a photo. “Come and

ran downstairs, her heart

revealed the photo

a picture of six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and flawless skin made her utterly adorable like a baby

covered her mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks just

by the fact that her granddaughter

“She’s better off looking like her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship. No man would dare marry her when she

yet

cry every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism.

are you comparing my brother to a mere

words elicited a laugh from

laughter, a tinge of sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the

midnight when Cecilia finally returned

a call from him.

She responded him.

moment, words were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’

to

her phone close

from Mark, informing Cecilia that he

his overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In a soft tone, she insisted, “I’ll drive

presence at home, knowing he had

agreed, his concern evident in his

the apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying bags of

a cold winter

Cecilia rushed into his arms, playfully pushing him against the car. Mark

barrier to his irrational yearnings

he asked in a hoarse voice, “Do

response was

put away. I’ll

Mark’s hand as they

coat and tenderly caressing her body with one hand while stealing more kisses. Sex outside the bedroom was something rare for them,

took

intimacy she had never encountered