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.

kiss gradually became more rough

uneasy, Cecilia

no match for him, and the next moment,

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

she had no idea

at the ravenous man in front of her. Why was

that day on, she started to

hospital, but she’d pretend

walk past him, Mark fell

must’ve taken advantage of her, so she’s

pockets, Mark thought of the kiss that day. The little girl curled up in his arms, like a helpless kitten. Perhaps it was because she was angry at him

of deterring him, it had the

with Rena’s matter, he couldn’t help

if being together

a way out of the countless

now, Mark hadn’t

secretly send Alexis to the lab for treatment in order to set

Mark had

time, Mark couldn’t bear to deliver another slap. He knew that it was difficult for Waylen to have made such a

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

at first, Peter begged

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

inside the small

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

so he raised his head to meet her worried gaze. Then he

“That’s enough…”

held his hand, preventing him from holding the

eyes. After a long time, he growled,

Cecilia refused.

and

watched her. She looked like a

that Cecilia was not a

gently pulled her over and raised her

both alone in this world, and they each only had each

at least

the temptation that was right in front of him. At this moment, he thought that even if sleeping together couldn’t change anything, he at least would have to be responsible for her. Then no matter how

hear him clearly because his words were

she could ask, he pressed

her, he pressed her against the sofa. The bittersweet taste of red wine

she said in

face, eyeing her the

like a leaf. She knew exactly what he wanted, because the way he looked at her now was wild and primal—filled

it with her once

restrained his true desires

that it was

her to the

in there was rickety, rattling at

himself this time. He did her so ferociously that the small bed shook like a boat in the middle of a stormy sea,

but she

the other hand, didn’t

bodyguards to retreat a

Cecilia awoke in Mark’s

felt really comfortable in his arms and didn’t

The man’s

dare to make a

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

to say to

anything, Cecilia’s timid

worry. It

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

you’re calling me Mr. Evans now that you’re done with me?” If everyone takes advantage of

harsh, and her eyes turned a little

He loved her, but he

and whispered, “Have you gotten the rabbit doll yet? Did you

nodded shyly. “Yes,

say anything anymore and

her ear,

her and began to get dressed. “Get some more rest.

was usually good at

moment, he didn’t know what to

clothes neatly, sat on the edge of

I’ll be late for my meeting. Look at my neck. Do you think it looks like I’m scratched

looked at him, tears welling up in

They had slept together.

she dare

wasn’t right

she didn’t wait for him

avoid him, but she couldn’t fall asleep at night because

Mark was snubbed…

received a call from Mark. His voice was gentle but a little tired. “I’m going back to

herself how

of their identities,

the same, she still pined

agreed to meet at a nice, quiet restaurant. Peter waited for

room was huge, but there was

a light blue shirt