A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1921-1930

When they arrived at the apartment, it was already ten o'clock.

Mark was on his best behavior.

He asked her to sit on the sofa while he cut some fruits for her.

Then, he handed her a tablet PC so that she could watch a drama series or whatever she liked while he was in the kitchen.

Cecilia didn’t know whether she had made the right decision or not.

But now that she was here, there was no use thinking it over anymore.

She made herself comfortable in the sofa as she watched the TV show on the tablet. From time to time, her eyes would wander and catch a glimpse of Mark.

Angela's Library From the corner of her eyes, she noticed how well-maintained Mark's physique was.

Although he was in his 40s, the shape of his body was just as good when she first met him.

Before she knew it, Cecilia found herself staring at him as though she was in a trance.

Mark took out a glass of milk. When he saw her in a daze, he gently pinched her cheek and told her, “Have a glass of milk first.

Cecilia shook her head.

“I've already had a candy. I'll definitely get fatter if I have milk now as well as midnight snacks later.” She anticipated Mark to say that she wasn't fat.

Instead, he looked at her and smiled. His eyes looked deep, as if staring at them would cause her to drown.

“I think you're worried that you might not look as good on camera. If that's what you're worried about, then from now on, I'll cook you nutritious food low on calories.” Hearing this, Cecilia pursed her lips before they slowly curved into a smile.

Mark lowered his head and kissed her again.

“I want to do you so badly,” he whispered in her ear.

“But not today.” What? As Cecilia watched him walk back to the kitchen, memories of the past flashed in her mind. For a second, she thought she had been transported Koos Mark was wearing a white shirt and iron gray suit pants.

The hem of his shirt was neatly tucked in, accentuating his strong waist. Cecilia thought that her arms fitted perfectly around his waist.

Cecilia was not a naive girl anymore.

She thought she being here was already dropping hints to Mark.

But now, she wanted to make it even clearer.

Without making a noise, she walked over and hugged him from behind.

As soon as he felt her arms wrapped around him, Mark’s body stiffened. After a while, a gentle smile broke on his face.

“This will still take some time. Are you hungry already?” She buried her face in Mark's back.

“Mark,” she murmured.

“Do you want to clarify our relationship this time?” Mark gulped as he nodded.

“How about you be my girlfriend? That way, I'll be under your scrutiny. If you are not satisfied with me, then you can dump me any time you want.” As Cecilia heard these words, she almost burst into tears.

She pressed her face harder against his back and muttered, “During this period, I won't be going on any blind date, while you are not allowed to be close to any married woman. Got it?” Mark smiled.

“Got it. I have a girlfriend and I'm not available anymore.” For a while, Cecilia remained silent.

At this moment, Mark was starting to feel his back moisten. He turned around and held her hand.

“Shh... Don't cry, Cecilia,” he comforted her in a hoarse, soothing tone.

“Don’t cry.” Mark felt an urge to turn around.

But Cecilia's grip tightened, her embrace so intense that her nails dug into his skin.

Her body quivered uncontrollably.

In that instant, Mark's resolve wavered, and tears threatened to fall.

Life had thrown myriad challenges his way, teaching him to maintain a facade of tranquility. However, the heartfelt sobbing of the woman he cherished shook his composure.

“Cecilia,” he uttered, his voice laced with emotion.

She offered no response, her face pressed against his back. He was leaner now, but his frame was actually more robust than during his illness.

After what felt like an eternity, her voice, barely above a whisper, broke the silence.

“Does it still hurt?” “The pains gone.” Finally, Mark rotated, his eyes meeting Cecilia's tear-streaked face.

For the first time, he realized reconciliation wouldn't bring sheer joy.

Instead, a profound sorrow engulfed him.

off the gas stove, his gaze deep and intense as

had been ages since he'd allowed himself to look at

under his touch, felt like his

quivering, called out to

he leaned forward, capturing her lips in a

finding support against the

kisses

further than that embrace. Cecilia rested her head

brushed through her

a prolonged silence, he softly

for us.” “Okay,” she replied, her eyes reddened from crying.

in the bathroom.

turned the faucet, letting cool water

mirror reflected

tinged with red, her

Cecilia caught her breath.

blushed, a reaction only Mark could elicit. Despite the ordeals they'd weathered over the years, he alone had the power to stir such

had attempted to move on,

craved a fresh

just wouldn't work. Her brother had pointed out the undeniable truth-she hadn't moved past

with Mark, her heart seemed to reawaken, pulsating with

Come, let's eat,” Mark invited,

responded with a simple

emerged, she found him poised at the bedroom doorway. She averted her gaze, intending to sidestep him, but he halted her

he lowered his voice a

flushed complexion... it's enchanting.” Cecilia's

her emotions as she added, “I don’t want to rush things between us." Their maturity precluded the need for explicit statements. He understood her hesitation to physically rekindle their relationship prematurely. Respecting her boundaries, he caressed her dark tresses, his

preparing a meal that

Cecilia indulged heartily.

brewed a cup of fruit

warm yellow lighting complementing the cool, air-conditioned interior of

seemed a natural consequence,

distance between them, to

with significant age disparities and differing social circles,

mutual interest appeared to be

a brief exchange, Cecilia's smile

she requested, “When you see Miss Holt next, could you apologize on my behalf? I

your apologies.” An ensuing silence enveloped Mark and Cecilia, their

physical, a fervent urgency underpinning their interactions, leaving little room for verbal communication. Now, a palpable estrangement

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was marked by intimacy and a shared life; pretense was unnecessary when

attended to the dishes,

window, initiating a call home, received by

a stark contrast to the impulsive boldness of her youth.

brief conversation, she ended the call, her gaze falling upon

sudden unease overtook

with a man for the first time, nervously adjusting her crimson

stunning,” Mark complimented

blush crept across Cecilia's

Soon, the sound of

bed was more appropriate. Frustrated with her own timidity, she reasoned th i i She chastised herself before climbing into bed. Now Clutching a pillow, she

from a steam-filled bathroom, Mark's slightly chilled

curled into his embrace, looking up to inquire, “Did you have a cold shower?” Mark's casual affirmation concerned her,

embrace, he caught her hand, drawing her close, and reassured her in a whisper, “It’s alright. As long as I'm

Cecilia fell silent.

he presumed she had withdrawn

out, extinguishing

into

“Actually, if you wanted to, I wouldn't have rejected you. You didn’t need to take that cold shower.” Mark remained

warmth spread from his

both inhaled softly, each wary of betraying their desires. Yet, such things defy restraint, and soon their breaths quickened in

to resist the mounting tension, Mark cradled the back of

kissed her, his free hand began

voice, vulnerable and tender, beckoned him as she gazed

He answered without words.

to the bedside table, he retrieved a small box, setting

moonlight bathed the

shadows danced

air was

the night's

time their passion subsided, the

rested on his shoulder, her raven tresses cascading

intimate reconnection promised to accelerate

skin,

did you ever think of me?” “Every single day. I longed for you, for Edwin, for

your mind?” he inquired, lowering

painful, but you were always there, in my thoughts.”

you have work tomorrow? Join me

I'l accompany you to see your

Cecilia's smile was faint.

you have the courage to go see

the darkness, Mark's voice carried

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