A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2101 Mark wore a subtle smile.

What was going through her mind? Yet, he found her petulance endearing, and he enjoyed their conversations all the more for it.

His voice melded softly with the rhythmic sounds of vegetables being sliced on a cutting board.

“You don't have to do everything for I'll take care of you.

Rena knows what she wants and she’s working hard for it. You need to live your life the way you want. You don't have to compare yourself with anyone else. You're just you. Even if you don't know how to «cook, what does it matter?” A mix of embarrassment and irritation surged through Cecilia as she sharply pinched his belly.

Mark merely smiled.

“You're such a big baby.” After putting the kids to bed later that evening, they made passionate love.

With that, the issue was settled.

For now, Cecilia had shelved any thoughts of learning to cook.

The following afternoon.

Mark sat in his office. He signed off on a document and passed it to his secretary.

“Any commitments for today?” After pondering for a moment, the secretary answered, “You have a dinner event tonight, though it's not essential.” “Please cancel it for me then.” Mark capped his pen, grabbed his coat, and stood up, ready to step out for something special.

The item had been air-freighted from Ypsila.

He'd received a phone call earlier that morning.

Closing the office blinds, Mark turned to his secretary, “I won't be returning to the office today.” His secretary noticed his uplifted mood and smiled.

“Mr. Evans, are you planning to meet with Miss Fowler?”

Chapter 2102 A faint smile crossed Mark's Lips.

He offered no denial.

Descending the stairs, Mark found his driver already waiting. He stepped into the car.

The limousine proceeded to tail the security vehicle, one in front of the other.

The driver peered into the rearview mirror.

“Mr. Evans, where should I take you?" Mark told the driver the address.

With a deft maneuver, the driver redirected the vehicle.

Twenty minutes later, they arrived in front of an elite salon. The establishment's manager was already standing by, poised to welcome them.

The manager graciously held the door open for Mark.

“Mr. Evans, the VAR piece you've commissioned is ready. Would you like to have your wife try it on, or...” Mark followed her inside, his tone casual.

“I'll take it with me now.” ANGELA'sLIBRARY The manager nodded approvingly.

“Certainly. If any adjustments are needed, you can bring it back for alterations.” She personally went to retrieve the dress.

The brand behind this dress was one of prestige, serving only the European royal families. That Mark was able to acquire such a piece was truly noteworthy.

Handing Mark an elegantly designed large box, the manager smiled.

Upon opening the box, Mark laid eyes on an intricately crafted white dress adorned with embroidered feathers.

He'd spent an entire week choosing before he found the perfect gown.

Back in the car, Mark couldn't resist pulling a small box from his pocket.

It was a 12-carat pink diamond that he had just acquired recently, encircled by smaller floral diamonds.

Soft yet stunning, it was the perfect for Cecilia.

Mark wore a gentle smile, which was abruptly interrupted as the black limo came to a sudden halt, causing him to Lurch forward and strike the seat in front of him. A wave of dizziness washed over him.

Chapter 2103 Mark's expression tightened.

The driver was quick to interject, “Mr. Evans, I can assure you this was unforeseeable. A woman has just run out in front of the car.

I'll step out to investigate.” Something didn't feel right to Mark.

Exiting the vehicle, he followed the driver, only to pause in bewilderment.

It was Elaine who had thrown herself in the car’s path.

The contrast was stark. Gone was the lustrous, well-kempt woman he once knew. Her appearance was haggard, her once-shiny hair now dry and lifeless. But what shocked him the most were her legs.

She was now limping and unable to walk properly.

Mark observed her in silence.

Slowly picking herself up off the ground, Elaine locked eyes with him.

She stared at the man she had once revered.

Her lips quivered as she finally broke the silence, her voice filled with a question she could no longer contain...

The driver impulsively kicked Elaine and spat out, “Are you out of your mind? Sleep-walking in broad daylight, are you? You ask Mr. Evans ‘why’? You have no right to even ask such things. Do you understand?” Mark shot the driver a glance, and the latter immediately felt a twinge of embarrassment.

in the car,”

intimidated by Mark, but in this

to you.” “What are you even talking about? Get in the car,” Mark

head,

whispered frantically, “Mr. Evans, our apologies. We lost track of her, leading to this unfortunate incident.” They then moved

a minute,” said Mark

puzzled, but hope flashed in Elaine's eyes. Taking a few faltering steps forward, she said eagerly, “Mr. Evans, I'l do anything for you, just say the word.” “Including cooking

2104 Mark responded, his tone

face blanched. She found herself at a loss

her, Mark spoke up

any meaningful connection. I never professed any feelings for you. Yes, I had my wild years, but if anyone has the right to take this issue with me, it would be Cecilia. It’s none of your business.”

letting it smolder

her damaged leg, he

only broke one of your legs. Yet you still dare

now that she should never had provoked

Mark's smile thinned.

the nonsense you spewed at Cecilia? It was beyond ridiculous. She cut her finger last night trying to cook, all because of your senseless words. You should know that I take her well-being very seriously, Miss Shaw.” Humiliation washed

his

she never returns.” Pulling out his checkbook, he

essentially, to seal Elaine's

Mark's implication and assured him they would handle the matter

back to his limo and grasped the

limits of his tolerance for her, she made a desperate dash

or say anything to Miss Fowler ever again. Please forgive me this one time,” she pleaded,

Then, she was flabbergasted.

the opulent small box scattered on the

diamond ring and a

all these luxuries for Cecilia? Elaine's lips quivered. She choked out a grotesque smile, saying, “You bought them for her. You bought them for her!” She

moment, the harsh reality finally penetrated her delusions all at

had faced Mark's mercilessness, Cecilia had received all of

few shaky steps back, Elaine was

Chandler, a man from a modest background, who had been genuinely good to her. He had always

Mark, she had actually believed he might love her in

mustered the courage to ask, “Mr. Evans, is it that you despise me, or are you simply devoted to her alone?” As the

am fated to be with." Even if Cecilia was not good enough; even if she couldn't do anything; as long as she wanted him, he felt like he possessed

straightforward,

Elaine was stunned.

the money and

Elaine's departure from the country, she would spend the remainder of her life in

but he remained determined to orchestrate

had summoned Cecilia to her place, and Edwin and Olivia

then arrived, giving the servants the

the servants

we earn a decent salary. We

Surveying the arrangements Mark had made, the servants

2106 They smiled and offered their blessings before

Mark securely

around, Edwin

are you planning to propose to Mom?” Mark playfully pinched

tone, “I could help you, you know.” Olivia also scampered over, wrapping her

too” Mark

Edwin a large bag filled with black balloons and a pump, he instructed, “Blow these up then.” Edwin promptly got to work, inflating the balloons

box containing the dress on the bed. Shortly thereafter, a florist arrived to adorn the apartment with black roses, even covering the

display of

Mark's handiwork, complete with

diamond

just needed to

But he kept this a secret from the children, misleading Edwin into thinking it was merely Cecilia's birthday. Teasingly, Mark asked, “What present will you give your mother?” Edwin pondered briefly before

was about to say something, the door swung open.

Cecilia entered.

was awash in a romantic black

had a penchant

2107 Only then did Cecilia remember it was her birthday. Slightly irked, she said, “We should've invited my

It looked delectable.

gazed at Cecilia, who remained blissfully unaware. Yet, this naivete

always been his Cecilia, his

gently wrapped his arms around her thin waist, and said gently, “Go to the bedroom to have a look.” ‘When Mark spoke, his breath warmed

heavy with unspoken thoughts, understood

arms around her,

long-stemmed roses blanketed

bore dew on its petals, their dark

sat on the white bed

the flowers and then the box, her

all these?” Mark embraced her from behind, brushing her long

black shirt after we're together, you

It was something any woman

allowed

you got for me?” Mark's

come.” Cecilia turned,

“Help me change”

the kids peeking through the door. It wasn't the best moment,

the