A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1981 Cecilia placed the dishes on the table and assisted Mark in shifting over. It took a few moments before Mark finally settled into his seat.

He began to eat, making his way through half a bowl of soup.

He paused, gazing at Cecilia with gentleness in his eyes as he inquired, “Isn't the film you were shooting out of town still unfinished?” Cecilia hesitated to share the truth with him.

She replied vaguely, “I'll go back to work once you've recovered.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY Mark was skeptical.

“There's a time limit for renting locations, Cecilia. I'm really fine.” Cecilia bit her lip, torn between her desire to stay with him and her professional commitments.

After a moment, she feigned resolve and declared, “I can put a pause on the shooting for a few days as I still have that influence.

They'll understand.” In the past, Mark might have believed her words.

However, he knew Cecilia had changed and valued her career dearly now.

Mark, ever the perceptive man, understood that there might not even be a crew for her to return to at the moment, so he chose not to press the matter further.

Cecilia ladled more soup into his bowl, urging, “Have some more. You need it." Mark fixed his gaze on her.

Cecilia's cheeks flushed crimson in his presence, especially with Edwin at her side. She found it challenging to withstand Mark's intense scrutiny.

Mark offered a warm smile and dutifully consumed more soup.

It seemed to reinvigorate him.

Though he was still somewhat limited in his movements, his fever had subsided. He leaned against the bed and played with Olivia, who was now awake and lively.

The bed was quite spacious.

Olivia cheerfully explored all four corners of it, treating the space like her own personal playground. Mark, in good spirits, allowed the little girl to roam freely.

Eventually, Olivia flung herself into her father's welcoming arms.

Edwin handed her a bottle filled with milk.

Olivia settled in comfortably for her feed.

Chapter 1982 Mark tenderly caressed Olivia's face, a warm feeling swelling in his heart.

In the earlier part of his life, Mark had amassed fame and fortune.

However, he then suffered an illness that nearly cost him his life.

In those trying times, he had never envisioned such a day.

The thought of having a wife and children around him had never crossed his mind.

Mark raised his gaze and locked eyes with Cecilia.

He whispered tenderly, “Cecilia, thank you.” A sudden knock at the door interrupted their moment.

Cecilia went to answer the door.

As it swung open, she found herself momentarily stunned. Standing before her were Charlie and several of Marks other friends.

To her surprise, Flora was also among them.

Cecilia appeared somewhat uneasy, and Flora mirrored her discomfort.

Charlie, however, wore a friendly smile as he began, “I heard that Mark isn't feeling well, so we decided to pay him a visit. I expected to find him in a sorry state, but instead, I see him with a beautiful lady and two adorable kids by his side. What more could a man ask for?” Cecilia was taken aback by Charlie's words, unsure of how to react.

She wished Peter was there; he was better equipped to handle the situation.

Despite the tension, she reminded herself that she was no longer young and needed to maintain her composure.

With a polite smile, Cecilia said, “Please, come in. He's a little better now.” Charlie carried several bags, leading a small group of people into the room.

His knack for lightening the mood ensured that there was no awkward silence in the room.

Flora, however, seemed the most uncomfortable among them. She hadn't originally wanted to come that day, but Charlie had convinced her, saying, “This is a good opportunity for you. Once you get through this, you can be regular friends. Think about your career! Your future still depends on Mark's niece, Rena. Rena might have a close relationship with you, but I've heard she treats Cecilia like her own sister. Can Rena bear to see her upset?” So Flora reluctantly agreed to join them.

She would have never agreed otherwise.

Cecilia decided to put Flora at ease, stopping her abruptly and saying, “The men are occupied with their conversation. Let's find a place to sit.” Flora was seemingly skilled in social interactions.

Chapter 1983 She suspected that Cecilia might not like her and wanted to separate her from Mark.

But Cecilia remained composed and fair.

Once they reached the coffee shop downstairs, Cecilia and Flora each ordered an iced coffee. Cecilia, her fingers delicately wrapped around the cup, broke the silence first after a while, speaking in a hushed tone.

“Flora, I need to apologize for what happened last time.” Flora was taken aback by Cecilia's words.

She took a sip of her coffee and replied, “Please don't blame yourself. I lost my sense of propriety.” After pondering for a moment, Cecilia continued, “Even if I didn’t trust Mark completely, I should have trusted you. You're a close friend of my sister-in-law, Rena, and she wouldn't have connected with you if she had doubts about your character. So, I must admit that I overreacted last time. I apologize for not handling it more gracefully when I argued with Mark.” Flora remained poised.

She smoothed her hair and replied with grace, “Please don't say that.

You're also like a little sister to me.” Cecilia offered a warm smile.

They decided to change the topic.

Flora observed Cecilia and noticed how much more mature and composed she had become.

Cecilia lowered her head and smiled.

“I still remember the night you accompanied me to the airport. Flora, you're a genuinely kind person.” Flora didn’t hold back in her response.

and let

can't imagine just how popular Mark was.” Many women sought to marry him, all

in his youth, possessed both good looks

Flora's smile grew as she continued, “I'm sure

seriously in the beginning, but fate has its way. He hadn't settled down before because he hadn't met the right person. Then, he found you” After expressing her true feelings, Flora felt a sense

1984 She smiled once

liberating to admit one’s own shortcomings.” Cecilia

hand and reassured her,

atmosphere was

The jolly kid now wore a few delicate gold necklaces around her neck-all of them gifts

Olivia looked absolutely adorable.

was quite taken with Olivia and couldn't help but express

have to convince my wife to have

adorable.” Flora couldn't contain her Laughter as she

yours are you referring to?”

“Flora, you're being unreasonable.

you.” A brief silence hung in the air. He then added, “By the way, I'm extremely faithful to my wife” It

focused on Cecilia the whole

His gaze was intense.

he was eager to discern something, perhaps an indication of whether

and the others left, the spacious VIP

had lots of sleep prior, she sat and

the other hand,

Mark pushed himself up and leaned against the head of the bed as he

Cecilia cleaning up the ward. Just now, lots of people were coming and going. She was the one responsible for sorting

than

her ruffled hair and said, “I had no choice but to learn how to do these. After all, I have two children at home. I can't always rely on the nanny for everything” As

but ask, “What did you say to Flora?" ANGELA'sLIBRARY Cecilia pursed

don’t want to

say something witty in response, but since there were two children in the ward-especially Edwin who already knew a lot — he decided to hold his tongue

arrived. After the check-up, he said with a smile, “Mr. Evans, it seems that you're recovering quickly!” As he

seemed that this doctor also liked

always wanted to have a baby girl with his wife, but he couldn't

looked

the bed and

and played with it. She put the other end of the stethoscope

moment, the doctor really wanted

want such a beautiful and cute girl for their own! “This girl wants to

In response, Mark smiled.

He knew how hard a doctor's job could be. Instead of going through all that, he wanted his daughter to live

wished the same for

talking to people, Mark felt

Zoey came and brought him

It was a nutritious meal composed

to stay and take care of Mark, she left after spending

small dining room of the ward, Cecilia was

ready, Mark sat down

as he saw the

get bored. But it’s a lot of trouble for my mom to

Library Mark pursed his lips and

at the

up a meatball for

Mark

Cecilia was cleaning up, Mark went

the first person he

catch a cold again?” she admonished him with a frown.

take a shower, you might not like the idea,” he said. Once in a blue moon, Mark would act

aware.” As she said that, Cecilia turned off the

suddenly, Mark grabbed her

he did,

are you doing?” Cecilia's voice was being squished, the weight pressing on her from behind making it

wrapped his arms around

chin on her shoulder and

are outside,”

Despite that, Mark persisted, his hands encircled Cecilia's waist, eliciting a reaction from her. Since Cecilia was like any other

began peppering her neck

her like it was the most natural thing in

grasp that locked her in place. Besides, he really

Mark lifted her dress as his slender fingers made their

me..." She patted the back of his hand as she tried to move away

kept gnawing at her neck as he said in a hoarse, sexy voice, “Just enjoy it” A few minutes later, Cecilia

her eyes was already

waited for her to come back to her

time, she finally snapped out of her daze. Embarrassed and annoyed, she pushed him in the chest and cried, “Let go of

water flowed, he squeezed some hand sanitizer and washed his hand.

he was

his grasp, but all

the faucet, he lowered

Cecilia could feel his warm breath on her nose. Suddenly,

around her waist again, Mark asked softly, “What did you say

asked, “Are you still mad at me?” Cecilia pretended