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.

switched off the gas stove, his gaze deep and

had been ages since he'd allowed himself to

warm and inviting under his touch, felt like

quivering, called out to

forward, capturing her lips in a passionate

finding support against the

Library Their kisses were fervent,

than that embrace. Cecilia rested her head on his shoulder, her tears a silent

hand brushed through her long

silence, he softly proposed, “You must be

prepare something for us.” “Okay,” she

up in the bathroom. We'll eat once you're done.” Cecilia

bathroom, she turned the faucet, letting cool water cascade over her face

reflected her

tinged with red, her

Cecilia caught her breath.

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

move on, to explore relationships with

craved a fresh

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

Mark, her heart seemed to reawaken, pulsating with life

Come, let's eat,” Mark

responded with

the bedroom doorway. She averted her gaze, intending to sidestep him, but he halted

lowered his voice a husky

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

betrayed her emotions as she added, “I don’t want to rush things between us." Their maturity precluded the need for

cook, preparing

Cecilia indulged heartily.

slightly protruding belly, lamenting, “Extra pounds don't translate well on camera.” In response, Mark brewed a cup of fruit tea, offering it with a reassurance, “This is a one-time indulgence. I'll prepare a salad for you

lighting complementing the cool, air-conditioned

seemed a natural consequence,

distance between

three years of silence, coupled with significant age disparities and

sole mutual interest appeared to be their discussions about

exchange,

a subdued tone, she requested, “When you see Miss Holt next, could you apologize on my behalf? I wasn't at

your apologies.” An ensuing silence

the past, their connection was primarily physical, a fervent urgency underpinning their interactions, leaving little room for verbal communication. Now,

“Stay here. I have

a shared life; pretense

Mark attended to the dishes, Cecilia

she found solace by the window, initiating a

to the impulsive

ended the call, her

sudden unease overtook

though she was with a man for the first time, nervously adjusting her

Look stunning,” Mark complimented

crept

smiled, retreating to the bathroom. Soon, the sound of running

timidity, she reasoned th i i She chastised herself before climbing into bed. Now Clutching a pillow, she pressed her face against it, her shyness

steam-filled bathroom, Mark's

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

close, and reassured her in a whisper, “It’s alright. As long as I'm cautious with my diet, there's nothing to worry about.” He wouldn't have returned

Cecilia fell silent.

presumed she had

reached out, extinguishing the

her face into the crook of his

whisper, confessed, “Actually, if you wanted to, I wouldn't have rejected you. You didn’t need to take that cold

spread from

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

resist the mounting tension, Mark cradled the back

began

and tender, beckoned him as she gazed

He answered without words.

retrieved a small box, setting it aside before

bathed the

danced upon the

bodies merged, the night air was punctuated by

the night's

subsided, the clock struck 3:00

shoulder, her

to accelerate the

his warm skin, her

“Every single day. I longed for you, for Edwin, for the unborn

ever cross your mind?” he inquired, lowering his gaze

“Constantly. Memories, both fond and painful, but you were always there,

you have work tomorrow? Join me in visiting my mom if

I'l accompany you to see your parents,”

Cecilia's smile was faint.

the courage to go see my parents?” she

darkness, Mark's voice carried

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