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.

her head and let out

Mark was.” Many women sought to marry him, all of them carrying their own fame and

youth, possessed both good looks and

Flora's smile grew as she continued,

you too seriously in the beginning, but fate has its way. He hadn't settled down before because he hadn't met

She smiled

liberating to admit one’s own shortcomings.” Cecilia was

gently patted Cecilia's hand and reassured her, “But he Loves you.” Cecilia and Flora returned to the

atmosphere was light

now wore a few delicate gold necklaces around her neck-all of them gifts from

Olivia looked absolutely adorable.

quite taken with Olivia and

my wife to have a girl of

at Olivia! She's absolutely adorable.” Flora

are you referring to?” Charlie pretended to be

“Flora, you're being unreasonable.

in front of my wife, I'l cut off all ties with you.” A brief silence hung in the air. He then added, “By the way, I'm extremely faithful to

Mark's eyes were focused on Cecilia

His gaze was intense.

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

others left, the spacious VIP ward turned

lot of fun things. Since she had lots of sleep prior, she

on the other hand,

himself up and leaned against the head of the bed as he watched his

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

than you used

these. After all, I have two children at

you say to Flora?" ANGELA'sLIBRARY Cecilia

want to tell you,” she

wanted to say something witty in response, but since there were two children in the ward-especially Edwin who already knew a lot

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

seemed that this doctor

He had always wanted to have a baby girl with his

doctor looked

the bed and

it. She put the other end of the stethoscope against the doctor's

really wanted to take

cute girl for their own! “This

In response, Mark smiled.

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

for

to people,

the evening, Zoey came and brought him

a nutritious meal

she

dining room of the ward, Cecilia was

was ready, Mark sat

as he saw the food,

I stay in the hospital for a month, I won't get bored. But it’s a lot of trouble for my mom to make us food every day.” “Zoey is already so old.

pursed his lips and

Edwin stared at the food,

picked up a

Mark

Cecilia was cleaning up, Mark went to the bathroom

as he came out, the first person

take a shower. What if you catch a cold again?”

like the

As she said that, Cecilia turned off

about to leave when suddenly, Mark grabbed her

and as he did, he locked the

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

his arms

on her shoulder and looked at her in

the kids are outside,” Cecilia

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

her neck with small

it was the

move away, but Mark had such a tight grasp that locked her in place. Besides, he really

Slowly, Mark lifted her dress as his slender fingers made their way to her body, doing whatever

of his hand as she tried

kept gnawing at her neck as he said in a hoarse, sexy voice, “Just enjoy

her eyes was already

her to

chest and cried, “Let go of me.” Mark held

his hand. He made sure to take his time,

he was

of his grasp, but

the faucet, he lowered

feel his warm breath on her nose. Suddenly, she felt shy. She looked away as her face became more

arms wrapped around her waist again, Mark asked softly, “What

Instead, he rethought his approach and asked, “Are