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.”

their only night together,

she felt a tinge of disappointment, Cecilia understood and appreciated his efforts. Mark showed her how much she meant to him, dedicating all

snuggled her face against his neck, feeling

Uncle Mark.

was already doing so well in

made

of energy. He took a shower, prepared breakfast and lunch for her, instructing her to just heat

of the bed,

with you tonight before

Cecilia nodded and

kissed her

but tease Mark, “Cooking

and played it off casually. “She was in a bit of a mood,

lingered on

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

a bit envious of Mark’s happiness, secretly wishing he could find someone

gifted Peter a house in Czanch. It was a precious gift, as many people

also arranged a job

demonstrated Mark’s deep affection

safe depended on those around him staying discreet and trustworthy. He valued her safety above

noon rays caressed Cecilia awake, casting a warm

there it was-the

the rabbit doll he had given her close to her chest

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

into bite-size, a testament to his caring nature. Cecilia couldn’t help but feel spoiled by him, grateful for the tender gestures that

reciprocate his kindness, Cecilia had the intention

her best efforts, she ended up

in the day, as the clock struck four, Mark returned from

the table set for dinner, he playfully teased her about ordering take-out instead cooking something

finger and tears welled

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

smoked. The way he carried himself was

he had turned down an opportunity related to the development

people were desperate to take

four years,

the position, unswayed by the allure

now yearned for a life with

up

extinguished cigarette dissipated, he cast a contemplative gaze at her. “Will you

a soft, hushed tone, she revealed her heartfelt desire to

her earnestness, a faint yet affectionate smile graced

he welcomed the opportunity to engage in

feel a pang of 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, she revealed a recent development, “A few days

extended a few

admiringly praised, “My Cecilia is so capable.

with joy, Cecilia’s heart

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

he praised her discreetly before inquiring about the

“How about I

issue for her,

will you take care

“Yes, I will

so, they lived as a couple in

for her and she lovingly massaged his back and legs. At night,

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

about these gatherings, to which Mark would simply say it was

in dealing with her own friends,

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

busier and they hadn’t seen each other for several

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

a faint sound reached Mark’s ears—the sound of Juliette

help but inquire,

Cecilia replied, “I’ll go downstairs to

call, Cecilia hurried downstairs, only to find her brother, Waylen,

scene left

tears, called out to Cecilia, pointing at

downstairs, her heart

the photo

picture of six-month-old Alexis, whose brown hair and flawless

by the image, Cecilia covered her mouth in awe, whispering, “She looks just like

cry, touched by the fact that her

she resembled your brother, she’d be destined for hardship. No

cast a gentle yet

to console her. “Look, 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 Waylen, with his

help but express her disapproval, “Dad, are you comparing my brother

a laugh from

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

past midnight when

Alexis to Mark and, after a while, she received a call from him. The night was hushed,

She responded him.

each other were understood and Alexis’ recovery brought them renewed hope for

longer needed to hide their love in

her phone close and

Cecilia that he would arrive at the apartment in

testament to his overnight work and the early hour of his visit. Cecilia was both elated and worried for him. In a soft tone, she insisted,

brother’s presence at home, knowing he had a

his gentle request for her to drive

apartment entrance, serendipitously encountering each other. Peter greeted Cecilia warmly, carrying bags of groceries upstairs ahead of

a

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

barrier to his

he asked in a hoarse voice, “Do you

was a

“Everything is put away. I’ll pick you

bashfulness, Cecilia held Mark’s hand as they ascended the stairs

couldn’t contain his desire, immediately removing her 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 eagerness led him to carry her to the sofa in an

they took their time to

had never encountered before. Wrapped in his strong arms, her eyes sparkled with