A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

The doctor emerged, advising them to prepare themselves mentally and also be mindful of Rena’s emotions.

Tears finally escaped Mark’s eyes.

It was the first time Cecilia witnessed Mark shedding tears. In her memory, he was always resolute, unfazed by anything.

Past midnight, he couldn’t sleep but found solace in smoking outdoors.

Morning came.

Mark entered the ward, while Juliette went to the reception desk. Inside, Cecilia perched by Rena’s bedside, seemingly dozing off.

Gently, Mark patted Cecilia’s shoulder.

Instantly, Cecilia stirred awake. Her reddened eyes met his, and she called out to him in a daze, “Uncle Mark.”

“Do you still remember that I’m your Uncle Mark?”

His voice sounded hoarse, his words laden with ambiguity.

However, Cecilia had little room to dwell on the matter. In this tense situation, her fleeting emotions paled in comparison. All she wished for was Rena and Alexis to be safe.

Cecilia stepped out of the ward, allowing Mark to have a private conversation with Rena.

Heading to the ICU’s entrance, Cecilia peered through the glass door but the view inside remained obscured.

She leaned against the door, shedding silent tears.

Her heart pleaded for her little niece’s well-being…

She didn’t know if her brother and sister-in-law would reunite as before, but she wanted Alexis to thrive. The little one was so young and adorable.

Not far away, Mark stood in silent contemplation.

He overheard the little girl talking to herself…

Peter offered gentle advice, “You should eat something. How can you go a whole day without eating or drinking?”

Mark turned around and replied softly, “Bring her some breakfast.”

Although Mark was very busy, he chose to remain in Duefron to accompany Rena.

Peter even managed to secure him a small office through some connections.

Although it wasn’t that big, it was fully equipped and comfortable.

Mark usually worked there while his bodyguards patrolled outside. Peter would go in and out of the office, depending on his work.

The next day, Waylen came back from Braseovell.

He was worn out and full of guilt.

Outside the ICU, Mark hit Waylen hard. Even though Waylen didn’t fight back, Mark still injured his right hand…

Peter teased Mark playfully while treating his wound.

“You’re not a young school kid anymore. Perhaps it’s time you learned the art of patience.”

Mark’s suppressed anger flared up again. “Are you kidding me? I don’t think I hit him hard enough. Next time I see him, I’ll beat him to death.”

While the two were talking, they were suddenly interrupted by a commotion at the door.

Peter went out to investigate and soon returned with someone. It was Cecilia.

Having worked for Mark for many years, Peter was sensible, and he went out to give the two some privacy.

Cecilia took a few steps forward, but she didn’t dare to get too close to Mark.

Mark clamped a fresh cigarette between his lips and lit it. After taking a drag, he asked softly, “What’re you doing here?”

She raised the ointment in her hand and said shyly, “Let me treat your wound.”

As a matter of fact, Peter had applied ointment on Mark’s wound just now, but Mark didn’t mind having his wound treated a second time.

Sitting next to him on the narrow sofa, Cecilia held his hand and carefully dabbed the ointment onto his wound. While taking another long drag, Mark watched her elegant movements…

Her face was flawless, and her eyelashes were long and curved.

As though nothing had happened, Mark grunted, “That boy was nice. Why aren’t you with him?”

Cecilia was stunned for a moment, but she soon understood what he meant.

She took a deep breath and answered, “Well, I don’t like him that much.”

Then she let go of his hand and whispered, “There. All fixed up.”

Cecilia tried to stand up to leave, but the man stopped her.

He grabbed her by the wrist, forcing her to sit back down. She didn’t know if she was imagining things, but she felt so close to him… She could even smell the distinct fragrance of his aftershave.

Slowly, she raised her head to meet his intent gaze, his eyes deep.

He couldn’t rest touching her soft lips with his slender fingers.

She trembled at his touch and helplessly called him “Uncle Mark’

Mark brought his face close to hers, murmuring, “Now, tell me. What’s the real reason that you came? Do you want to apologize for your brother? Or are you interested in a man more than ten years older than you? Tell me what you really want.”

He was so straightforward with her, which made her cheeks burn with shame.

Lips trembling, she couldn’t say a word, but she already knew that her answer wasn’t what Mark wanted.

The next second, he kissed her.

Just like last time, Mark gently pressed his body against Cecilia’s, whispering at her to relax.

became more rough and

very uneasy, Cecilia tried to

her petite figure was no match for him, and the next moment, she was

made her mind go blank and her legs limp. She could only hold his shoulders tightly for support, but later on, she found herself

were so weak from his kiss that she had no idea how she’d ever

man in front of her. Why was he like

on, she started to avoid

hospital, but she’d pretend

her walk past him, Mark fell into

nudged him and said, “You must’ve taken advantage of her,

that day. The little girl curled up in his arms, like a helpless kitten. Perhaps it was because she was

of deterring him, it had the

and he knew it. Whenever he was dealing with Rena’s matter, he couldn’t help

wondered if being together with

way out of

now, Mark hadn’t found

made a big decision. He planned to secretly send Alexis to the lab for treatment in

of this, Mark had slapped

couldn’t bear to deliver another slap. He knew that it was

sought out Cecilia’s help and begged her to persuade Mark. “Mr. Evans has an important

first, Peter begged her until she

opened the door for her, but stayed outside. He explained, “I’ll guard

inside the

eyes finally adjusted to the darkness. She found Mark’s silhouette slumped

raised his head to meet her worried gaze. Then he poured himself another

“That’s enough…”

hand, preventing

quietly with his bloodshot eyes. After a long time, he growled, “Get

Cecilia refused.

carpet and started gathering the bottles of

like

Cecilia was not a child

her over and raised her chin, looking at her face

they were both alone in this

at least have a

temptation that was right in front of him. At this moment, he thought that even if sleeping together

didn’t hear him clearly because his words were so

could ask, he pressed his lips against

her, he pressed her against the sofa. The bittersweet taste

she said in

gently stroked her face, eyeing her the whole

began to shake like a leaf. She knew exactly what he wanted, because the way

it with her once on the

the while, he restrained his true desires and was deliberately gentle with

felt that it

carried her

there was rickety, rattling

the small bed shook like a boat in the middle

relationships before, but she wasn’t really experienced in

hand, didn’t

ordered the bodyguards to retreat

morning, Cecilia awoke in Mark’s

sore, but truth be told, she felt really

man’s hoarse voice broke

to make

mention the million things he had on his plate. He grabbed the watch at the bedside to

wanted to say to Cecilia right

before he could say anything, Cecilia’s timid voice interrupted

worry. It was

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

temptress, you’re calling me Mr.

harsh, and her

He loved her,

whispered, “Have you gotten the rabbit doll

shyly. “Yes, I like

didn’t say anything anymore and just

her ear, “As long as you

to get dressed. “Get some more rest. I’ll be back

was usually

know what to say or do. This little girl

clothes neatly, sat on the edge of the bed,

late for my meeting. Look at my neck. Do you

Cecilia looked at him,

They had slept together.

didn’t promise anything, nor did she dare to ask him if they had

knew she wasn’t

aggrieved, she didn’t wait for him to

but she couldn’t

Mark was snubbed…

gentle but a little tired.

herself how much she wanted to see

identities,

the same, she still pined for

she agreed to meet at a nice, quiet restaurant. Peter waited for Cecilia at the entrance and led her

but there was only

light blue shirt and black