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.

she uttered, “I love you.” Mark responded with a gentle intensity, his fingers

continued, each marking the other as theirs

within the cocoon

her body, a testament to the night's intensity, yet her heart brimmed with contentment. She snuggled

his kiss was a promise of a new

but their shared laughter was cut short by the

It was Korbyn.

call, Mark listened to

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

Olivia was no

sought to impart a lesson

ending the call, Mark exchanged a knowing

sense of urgency, “Get dressed. We should head back.” Cecilia, looking slightly anxious,

for Olivia now

unease, Mark kissed

retort with a mix of humor and scorn, “Look at you! Once so formidable, now you're almost meek before my father.” Mark responded while softly caressing her waist,

daughter.” The reality of their life together, marked by the birth of

showed in a

impossible,” she chided, though her tone

with

probably just wants to see the kids and uses 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

2114 Cecilia rose and headed off to refresh

a quick dust-off before getting ready to make the

on the sheet, causing a hint of warmth to color his

needed changing, he whisked the old sheet away and fetched a clean one from

in the new sheet,

girl, wordlessly wrapping her arms

find Olivia leaning against him, silent, her brow creased and eyes

in one arm and sat on the bed’s

memory of the previous day, recalled the bitter medicine

nestled in his arms, beyond soothing. freshened up, Cecilia approached with

wrong, baby?” Olivia snuggled closer into Mark's embrace, her head tilted

caressed her

Cecilia leaned in, planting a reassuring kiss

just

into Mark's arms, comforted by her mother’s

voice, inquired

Little girl, comforted and secure, obediently shook

up, Cecilia

other's eyes, a connection forming that felt even more profound than their passionate encounter

with Olivia content in Mark's arms, and the couple's gaze lingering on

Olivia's expression changed. She frowned and mumbled softly, “I need to poop again.” Mark's laughter filled the room, his amusement and affection for both mother and daughter

2115 Mark lowered his head

sweetie.” With a hint of reluctance,

in a light wool dress, complementing it

playfully patted her

you go; find Edwin,”

in

sound of Edwin preparing milk

duties, Mark felt a light sheen of sweat on his back. He removed his shirt, ready for

was seated at her dressing table, carefully

the mirror. His rugged,

securing an ear stud,

so many things already.” Hearing this, Mark couldn't help but

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

slender,” he murmured

Cecilia playfully nudged

should be heading to my parents’ house, remember? Better get showered. You can't show up shirtless.” Mark responded with a peck on her cheek, his voice

emerged, looking refreshed and

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

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

hour later, the family’s black Land Rover pulled

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

worried look, carefully

he lectured, “You're both too focused on yourselves, neglecting the child. If you're longing for romance on your birthday, go book a hotel, or even travel abroad.

completely right, I've been careless.” Attempting to ease the tension, Mark offered a cigarette to Korbyn, who responded with a glare, holding Olivia, “How

appropriateness. Don’t worry, my dear; even if your father neglects you, Grandpa's here. I love

followed by Edwin, alighted

belongs only to the kids.” Mark responded with a

invitation meant acceptance into

Mark

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

hands with each other, the couple trailed

their hand-holding, to which Cecilia didn’t respond, merely letting her

Korbyn cradled Olivia, showcasing a large jewelry box filled with enormous, colorful diamonds, which Olivia

these to her when she’s still so young?”

you, who allowed her to eat a diamond ring. Thankfully it was small, or it could have harmed her delicate system. She's more fragile than most.” Mark suppressed a chuckle, playfully remarking, “I'll get Cecilia

2117 Korbyn's gaze turned icy at Mark's

Addressing Cecilia, she said, “Your dowry’s right there. And Zoey brought those over earlier today.” Among the presents

giving every penny he

Cecilia softly confided, “These material things don't matter to me.” Korbyn, with a snort, retorted, “To claim indifference towards Mark's money is one thing, but

in love. You seemed quite happy with them together. Why the sudden change of heart?” Korbyn’s scowl deepened as he recounted, “I was unaware of their neglect towards Olivia. The ordeal with the

for the oversight

softened, and he cleared his throat and broached

do you plan to marry?” Though initially considering next year, Mark and Cecilia's relationship had blossomed so fully

suggested, “How about December?” Angela's Library After a

Cecilia's reddened eyes, gently called her

counseled, “You're still such a child at heart. Your mother and I, your brother, and Rena always

understand.” Korbyn'’s affection for Cecilia was deep and unique. Recalling Mark's affection for

his presence, his constant worries about her boyfriends in her

was