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.”

only night together, he cherished

tinge of disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how

she drifted off to sleep, she snuggled her face against his neck, feeling

Uncle Mark.

fact, he was already doing so well in being a

they made love twice, leaving her feeling sleepy

full of energy. He took a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch

at the edge of the bed, looking at Cecilia, who

voice, “I’ll have dinner with you tonight before heading back

Cecilia nodded and

her softly before

he settled into the car, Peter couldn’t help but tease Mark, “Cooking and doing laundry for a young

“She was in a bit of a mood, and I just coaxed

smile lingered

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

of Mark’s happiness, secretly

Mark generously gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a precious

Mark also arranged a job for the

demonstrated Mark’s deep affection

that keeping Cecilia safe depended on those around him staying

rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm

and there it was-the house that Mark had bestowed upon

had given her close

higher in the sky, she got

spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that came from his elevated position

his kindness, Cecilia had the intention of

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

clock struck

dinner, he playfully teased her about ordering take-out instead cooking something

nicked finger and tears welled up in

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

air of elegance as he quietly smoked. The way he carried himself was akin to an exquisite painting, an embodiment

he had turned down an opportunity related to the development of a groundbreaking new metal, a project that could revolutionize aerospace technology and

to take on the

was successful over four years, his future

the tempting offer, he recommended a junior for the position, unswayed by the allure of

shifted—he now yearned for a life with Cecilia, a life of family

up close to

dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you grace us

a tender grace, she bent down, seeking refuge in his loving arms, and in a soft,

a faint yet affectionate smile graced

the depths of his eyes, he welcomed the opportunity to engage in conversations about their

shame over her lack 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,

a few fingers, proudly

his head, pinching her cheek affectionately, and admiringly praised,

joy, Cecilia’s heart

their impending marriage, he felt it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to be in the public eye

discreetly

girl hesitated, “How about

for her,

you take care

her, “Yes, I will

they lived as a couple in the lap of luxury

He cooked for her and

received private calls but he declined any social engagements with friends like Charlie. If any were necessary, his assistant Peter would handle

which Mark would simply say it was not appropriate for a young

freedom in dealing with her own friends, trusting her

witness the mesmerizing aurora, making that

Mark’s schedule became busier and they hadn’t seen each

the distance, Cecilia laid on her bed, talking to him on the phone, playfully coquetting like a

reached Mark’s ears—the sound

help but

Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs

ending the call, Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen, standing in the hall, comforted by

scene left

to Cecilia, pointing

downstairs, her heart

the photo to

six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and flawless skin made her utterly

mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks

to cry, touched by the fact that

her mother. If she resembled your brother, she’d be destined

a gentle yet reproachful glance at her

our granddaughter is perfectly fine. You don’t need to cry every day. Let us look forward to the future with optimism. I’m sure

are you comparing my brother

words elicited a laugh

sadness lingered. Alexis was recovering, but someone vital was still absent from the family—the thought of Rena weighed on

past midnight when Cecilia finally returned to

Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed, and all he whispered was her

She responded him.

that moment, words were unnecessary. Their feelings for each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope

to hide

phone close and

Cecilia that

testament to his overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both

she was mindful of her brother’s presence at home, knowing he had a keen

agreed, his concern evident in his

simultaneously, they reached the apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying bags

was a

arms, playfully pushing him against the car. Mark held her close,

was not a barrier to his irrational yearnings in

he asked in a hoarse voice, “Do you

response was a resounding

at the entrance with a smile. “Everything is put away. I’ll pick

Mark’s hand as

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

love, they took their time to intimately connect,

never encountered before. Wrapped in