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 through her hair, kissing

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

dawn, Cecilia stirred within the cocoon of Mark's

night's intensity, yet her heart brimmed with contentment. She snuggled

and affectionately pulled her closer, his

playfully resisted, but their shared laughter was cut short by the ringing of Mark's

It was Korbyn.

Mark listened

your way here right this instance!” Mark couldn't help but sense

for Olivia was

now sought to impart a lesson to

Mark exchanged a

with a sense of urgency, “Get dressed. We should head

his fondness for Olivia now

Mark kissed

father 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 you! Once so formidable, now you're almost meek before my father.” Mark responded while softly caressing her waist,

deeply in love with his daughter.” The reality of their life together,

showed in a

chided, though

tinged with a hint of

to make us come over.” Underneath it all, Mark harbored a more significant intent.

rose and headed off to

giving the bed sheet a quick dust-off before

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

the old sheet away and fetched a clean one

finished tucking in the new

little girl, wordlessly wrapping her

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

her up in one arm and sat on the bed’s edge, trying to soothe

the memory of the previous day, recalled the bitter

stayed nestled

head tilted back to gaze up

caressed her hair,

just a bit embarrassed.” Cecilia

smell just fine,” she

Mark's arms, comforted by her mother’s

voice, inquired if

girl, comforted and secure, obediently shook her

up, Cecilia caught Mark's

forming that felt even more profound than their

and the couple's gaze lingering on each

to poop again.” Mark's laughter filled the room,

his head and kissed Olivia

With a hint of

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

playfully patted her

find Edwin,” he

in search of her

sound of Edwin preparing milk for

on his back. He removed his

changed, was seated at her dressing

His rugged, shirtless figure adding a stark contrast to the elegant

securing an ear stud, mused with

Hearing this, Mark couldn't help but smile at the innocence in her words.

his arms around her from behind, and gently rested his

so slender,” he murmured

playfully nudged

a peck on her cheek, his voice light, “Of course, anything you say, my love.”

minutes later, he emerged, looking

him a soft kiss

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

2116 An hour later, the family’s black Land Rover pulled up at the Fowlers’

the car door and gently lifted Olivia into

with a worried

romance on your birthday, go book a hotel, or even travel abroad. Just don't ignore your responsibilities as parents though. If you want some time alone, we're more than happy to help take care of them.” Mark, exiting

humility, he acknowledged, “You're completely right, I've been careless.” Attempting to ease the tension, Mark offered a cigarette to Korbyn, who responded with a

my dear; even if your father neglects you, Grandpa's here. I love you.” He then walked

Edwin, alighted from the

so are you. Dad's heart belongs only to the kids.” Mark responded with a light

acceptance into the family,

thought, Mark barely registered

Grandpa seems to not really like you.”

other, the couple

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

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

slightly bemused, “Dad, why give these to her when she’s still

you, who allowed her to eat a diamond ring. Thankfully it was small, or it could have harmed her delicate system.

gaze turned icy at Mark's

conversation towards a pile of gifts. Addressing Cecilia, she said, “Your dowry’s right there. And Zoey brought those over

was really giving every penny he owned

with unshed tears, 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 saying you don't care about him, now that'll be a real noble statement.” Her eyes

with a sharp glare at Korbyn, interjected, “What's with this attitude? They're young and 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

to Korbyn for the oversight regarding

and he cleared his throat and broached the subject of

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

“How about December?” Angela's Library After a careful discussion, Korbyn and

Korbyn, noticing Cecilia's reddened

brother, and Rena always indulged you. Now you're getting married. Remember, after marriage, mutual understanding is the

affection for Cecilia was deep and unique. Recalling Mark's

his constant worries about

imminent marriage was