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

how popular Mark was.” Many women sought to marry him, all of them

both good looks and gentleness, not to mention his elevated

Flora's smile grew as she continued,

in the beginning, but fate has its way. He hadn't settled down before because

She

one’s own shortcomings.” Cecilia was deeply touched

earnestly, “Flora, I'm not as wonderful as you.” Flora gently patted Cecilia's hand and reassured her, “But he Loves you.” Cecilia and Flora returned to the hospital ward after their little

was light

held Olivia in his arms. The jolly kid now wore a few delicate gold necklaces around her neck-all of them

Olivia looked absolutely adorable.

taken with Olivia and couldn't help but express

wife to have a

Olivia! She's absolutely adorable.” Flora couldn't contain her

of yours are you referring to?”

“Flora, you're being unreasonable.

brief silence hung in the air.

were focused

His gaze was intense.

discern something, perhaps an indication of whether she was

Charlie, Flora and the others left, the spacious VIP

gotten a lot of fun things. Since she had lots

hand, was

himself up and leaned against the head of the bed as

the ward. Just now, lots of people were coming and

at housework than you

away the last thing, Cecilia slightly fixed 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

couldn't help but ask, “What did you

want to tell

in the ward-especially Edwin who already knew a lot — he decided

smile, “Mr. Evans, it seems that you're recovering quickly!” As

that this doctor also liked children very

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

looked at

picked her up from the bed and looked at

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

that moment, the doctor really wanted to take

a beautiful and cute girl for their own! “This girl wants to be a doctor when she grows up,” the

In response, Mark smiled.

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

for Alexis

to people, Mark felt much

evening, Zoey came and brought him dinner in

nutritious meal

she left

ward, Cecilia

Mark sat down

as he saw the

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. You

Library Mark pursed his lips and

at the

a meatball for

the meal, Mark was sweating

cleaning up, Mark went to the bathroom to take

came out, the first person he

shower. What if you catch a cold again?” she admonished him with a

not like the idea,” he said. Once in a blue moon, Mark would act shamelessly. This was

aware.” As she said that, Cecilia turned off

to leave when suddenly, Mark

pulled her closer, and as he did, he locked

the weight pressing on her from behind making it hard for her

wrapped his arms around

his chin on her shoulder and looked at

kids are outside,”

her. Since Cecilia was like any other woman, it was only natural for her to

her neck

kissed her like it was the most natural thing in the

such a tight grasp that locked her

her dress as his slender fingers made

his hand

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

her eyes was

waited for her to come

daze. Embarrassed and annoyed, she pushed him in the chest and cried, “Let go of me.” Mark held her waist with one hand, while turning

washed his hand. He made sure

that he was doing this on

wrestling out of his grasp, but all her

faucet, he lowered his head and looked

to each other that Cecilia could feel his warm breath on her nose. Suddenly, she felt shy. She

softly, “What did you say to

his approach and asked,