A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 2111 Olivia was clearly aware of the unpleasant odor accompanying her task.

The basin was soon half-filled with the unpleasant result of her actions.

Mark, Cecilia, and Edwin watched, their expressions intense with anticipation.

Once done, a bashful Olivia sought refuge in her father’s arms.

Mark, breaking his usual fastidious habits, donned gloves and, with a metal fork, began his unenviable task of searching through the contents of the basin.

His efforts were rewarded about ten minutes later when he unearthed the pink diamond ring, which he thoroughly washed under a faucet.

Angela's Library Despite the cleanliness, a lingering odor seemed to stick.

After cleaning up, Mark removed his gloves, yearning for a cigarette as a form of relief.

As the smoke curled upwards, his eyes moistened upon gazing at the diamond.

Cecilia, entering the room and immediately recoiling from the smell, saw the clean ring in Mark's hand.

“I found it,” he said softly.

Cecilia approached, delicately picking up the ring.

“It's beautiful,” she admired.

Mark said in a hoarse voice, “I'll buy you a better one.” Without saying anything and just cleansing the ring further with hand sanitizer, Cecilia then slipped it onto her ring finger.

Despite the day's chaos, she felt an overwhelming sense of happiness, a testament to Mark's love and dedication.

Mark, unable to bear the lingering smell, suggested, “Let's go home.

This is too much.” He extinguished his cigarette as Cecilia glanced down at her ruined couture dress, yet feeling an unexpected contentment.

“Mark, despite everything, today is really special and I am really happy,” she murmured.

Mark responded with a tender kiss, “I'm glad you're happy, but we should head home. The kids need a shower. You need one too.” Mark then made mental notes to also washed his car to help him completely forget about this embarrassing night.

Cecilia's laughter rang through the room as she playfully wrapped her arms around Mark's waist.

“I don't want a shower,” she protested, her eyes sparkling with mirth.

Chapter 2112 “This dress is too beautiful; I can’t bear to take it off." Mark responded with a tender, teasing smile, gently pinching her nose.

“Mrs. Evans, you'd look stunning in anything, or nothing at all,” he whispered with an affectionate chuckle.

By the time they all arrived back at the apartment, the clock had struck 11 p.m.

They found the dinner they'd left behind cold and uninviting.

Thinking on his feet, Mark contacted the servants at their villa, requesting a fresh, warm meal be prepared and delivered to their current abode. In the meantime, he saw to it that both children were bathed, their laughter and playful splashes echoing in the bathroom.

After ensuring the kids were clean and comfortable, he indulged in a long, relaxing bath himself.

Cecilia, meanwhile, slipped out of her elegant haute couture dress, folding it carefully. She decided to have it professionally cleaned and laundered, preserving its beauty and the memories of the day. In its place, she chose a long, flowing dress, its simplicity and comfort perfect for unwinding after the eventful day.

Cecilia was determined to preserve the dress.

Sitting at the dinner table, she was greeted by the aroma of steaming hot food.

Central to the spread was a bowl of noodles, painstakingly prepared by Zoey.

ANGELA'sLIBRARY Aware of Cecilia's aversion to scallions, Mark patiently removed them from her portion, exhibiting remarkable patience. As the clock chimed twelve, breaking the stillness of midnight, he leaned in, whispering, “Happy birthday, Cecilia” Cecilia savored the noodles in modest, thoughtful bites.

Mark watched over her with a soft, affectionate gaze, as he served the rest of the noodles to the eagerly awaiting children.

Olivia delighted in the flavorsome meal. Once finished, she was gently ushered to the children’s room by her brother, Edwin, who solemnly vowed to watch over her until she reached the age of eight.

“At eight years old, you'll need to start sleeping on your own,” he informed her with a mix of earnestness and maturity before escorting her away.

Mark, watching this tender sibling moment, couldn't help but smile wistfully.

“This guy. He's growing up too quickly,” he mused aloud.

Later, after attending to a brief task in his study, Mark returned to find Cecilia emerging from the children’s room. He inquired softly, “Are they asleep?” With a gentle nod, Cecilia closed the door behind her.

In the hall, only a single wall lamp remained lit, casting a dim, warm glow that suffused the space with a cozy, slightly dreamlike ambiance.

Mark approached, his steps measured and calm.

Cecilia lifted her gaze to meet his. With a gentle grasp, he tenderly held her hand and bestowed upon her a kiss filled with affection.

The kiss, tender and full of shared history, was both anticipated and a relief. Suddenly, she found herself gently pressed against the wall, lost in the moment. His hand tenderly caressed her waist, his whisper softly telling her how much he wanted her.

Chapter 2113 A blush tinged Cecilia's cheeks.

Her lips parted slightly, hesitantly murmuring, “Not here, please.” Mark, with a soft touch, brushed her lips with his own.

He gazed into her eyes, asking in a hushed tone, “Where would you prefer?” Overwhelmed by his directness, Cecilia wrapped her arms around his neck, playfully suggesting, “Let's move to the bedroom.” Lifting her in his arms, Mark continued to kiss her, walking towards their bedroom.

The tension and worries of the night had dissipated, giving way to a night filled with romance and connection.

The bedroom door swung open and then shut behind them.

Cecilia found herself gently laid upon the soft bed.

The night evolved into a tender, loving exploration of each other.

Mark reveled in the warmth and closeness, dedicating himself to cherishing and making her feel joyous and loved.

“Mark,” she whispered, her quivering voice laced with emotion, as the intensity of their connection peaked.

In the aftermath, she rested her head on his shoulder, tears of deep emotion glistening in her eyes.

Mark responded with a gentle intensity, his fingers threading

of love and passion continued, each marking the other as theirs in a profound trance of

within

to the night's intensity, yet her heart brimmed

and affectionately pulled her closer, his kiss was a promise

resisted, but their shared laughter was cut short by

It was Korbyn.

the call, Mark listened to

right now; make your way here right this instance!” Mark couldn't help but sense that Korbyn, somehow aware of

affection for Olivia was

now sought to impart a

the call, Mark exchanged

We should head back.” Cecilia, looking slightly anxious, recalled how her father’s affections had always been generously bestowed

fondness for Olivia now

Mark kissed her

decide we need reprimanding, I'll be right beside you.” Cecilia couldn't help but retort with a mix of humor and scorn, “Look at

deeply in love with his daughter.” The reality of their life together, marked by the birth of

showed in a

impossible,” she chided, though

with a hint

this as an excuse to make us come over.” Underneath it all, Mark harbored a more significant intent. He was planning to propose the marriage to Cecilia's parents, a gesture that signified his

and headed off

too, giving the bed sheet a quick dust-off before

the stains on the sheet, causing a hint of

old sheet away and fetched a clean one from

he finished tucking in the new sheet, the bedroom door

walked a little girl, wordlessly wrapping her arms around Mark's

against him, silent, her brow creased

a tug at his heart, Mark gently scooped her up in one arm and sat on the

day, recalled

might not like a smelly baby, Olivia stayed nestled in his

embrace, her head tilted

caressed her hair, smiling

bit embarrassed.” Cecilia leaned in,

just fine,” she

her face deeper into Mark's arms,

inquired

and secure, obediently

up, Cecilia caught Mark's

looked into each other's eyes, a connection forming that felt even more profound than their

Mark's arms, and the couple's gaze lingering on each other, sharing unspoken words

expression changed. She frowned and mumbled softly, “I need to poop again.” Mark's laughter filled

his

a hint

and getting her cleaned up, Mark dressed her in a light wool dress, complementing

patted

go; find

in search of

filled with the familiar sound

on his back. He removed his shirt,

dressing table, carefully selecting her jewelry

eyes caught Mark's reflection in the mirror. His rugged, shirtless figure adding a stark contrast to

ear stud, mused with a

a little one, but so aware of so many things already.” Hearing

around her from behind, and gently rested his chin on her

slender,” he

Cecilia playfully

responded with a peck on her cheek, his voice light, “Of course, anything you say, my love.” Releasing her, he made

looking refreshed and handsome as

his reappearance, gave him a soft kiss on the chin, her voice

just bear with it. He's really fond of Olivia." Mark responded with a tender touch to her lips, not saying

later, the family’s black Land Rover

swiftly opened the car door and gently lifted Olivia into his arms, checking her over with a

a worried look, carefully

yourselves, neglecting the child. If you're longing for romance on your birthday, go book a hotel, or even travel abroad. Just don't ignore

been careless.” Attempting to ease the tension, Mark offered a cigarette to Korbyn, who responded with a glare, holding Olivia, “How can I smoke while holding her?” Realizing his misstep, Mark's smile

my dear; even if your father neglects you,

alighted

belongs only to the

meant acceptance

in thought, Mark

not really like you.” Before Mark could reply, Edwin darted

other, the couple trailed

their hand-holding, to which Cecilia didn’t respond, merely letting her delicate fingers rest in

a large jewelry box filled with

“Dad, why give these to her when

ring. Thankfully it was small, or it could have harmed her delicate system. She's more fragile

Korbyn's gaze turned

dowry’s right there. And Zoey brought those over

was really giving every penny he owned

a snort, retorted, “To claim indifference towards Mark's money is one thing, but saying you don't care about him, now that'll be a real noble

sudden change of heart?” Korbyn’s scowl deepened as he recounted, “I was unaware of their neglect towards Olivia. The ordeal

profusely to Korbyn for the oversight regarding Olivia,

cleared his throat and broached the subject of their

next year, Mark and Cecilia's relationship had blossomed so fully they didn’t

December?” Angela's Library After a careful discussion, Korbyn and Juliette set the

noticing Cecilia's reddened

your brother, and Rena always

Recalling Mark's affection for Olivia stirred memories of his

his constant worries about

imminent marriage was a