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.

head and let out

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

good looks and gentleness,

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

single selves. Cecilia, you've changed him. I bet he didn’t take you too 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

She smiled once

own shortcomings.” Cecilia was deeply

as wonderful as you.” Flora gently patted Cecilia's hand and reassured her, “But he Loves you.” Cecilia and Flora

was light and

kid now wore a few delicate

Olivia looked absolutely adorable.

quite taken with Olivia and couldn't

to convince my wife to have a girl

Flora

of yours are you referring to?” Charlie

“Flora, you're being unreasonable.

you.” A brief silence hung in the air. He then added, “By the way, I'm

focused on Cecilia the

His gaze was intense.

eager to discern

others left, the spacious VIP ward turned

of fun things. Since she had lots of sleep prior, she sat and

the other hand, was

the head of the bed

would catch a glimpse of Cecilia cleaning up the ward. Just now, lots of people were coming and going.

at housework than you used to be,” he

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.

couldn't help but ask, “What did you say to Flora?" ANGELA'sLIBRARY Cecilia pursed her

don’t want to tell you,”

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

a smile, “Mr. Evans, it seems that you're recovering quickly!” As he said this, Olivia

seemed that this doctor

sons of his own. He had always wanted to have a baby girl with his wife, but

doctor looked

her up from the bed and looked at

She put the other

really wanted to

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

In response, Mark smiled.

hard a doctor's job

same for Alexis and

talking to people, Mark felt

evening, Zoey came and brought him dinner

a nutritious meal composed

wanted to stay and take care of Mark, she

room of the ward, Cecilia

ready, Mark sat down to

he saw the food, his face instantly

lot of food! I feel like even if 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.”

Library Mark pursed his lips and didn't say anything in

at

up a meatball for

the meal, Mark

up, Mark went to

came out, the first person he saw

What if you catch a cold

you might not like the idea,” he said. Once in a

good that you're aware.” As she said that, Cecilia turned off

about to leave when suddenly, Mark grabbed her by the

pulled her closer, and as he did, he

Cecilia's voice was being squished, the weight pressing

arms around her

shoulder and looked at

kids are outside,” Cecilia

eliciting a reaction from her. Since Cecilia was like any other woman, it was only natural

her neck with small

was the most natural thing

grasp that locked her in place. Besides, he really knew how

lifted her dress as his slender fingers made

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

at her neck as he said in a hoarse, sexy voice, “Just enjoy it”

her eyes was already glassy, drowning

for her to come back to her

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

squeezed some hand sanitizer and washed his hand. He made sure to take his time, staring at Cecilia

knew that he was doing this on

grasp, but all her attempts

he lowered his

warm breath on her nose. Suddenly, she

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

Instead, he rethought his approach and asked, “Are you still mad at me?” Cecilia pretended not