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.

gradually became more

uneasy, Cecilia tried

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

limp. She could only hold his shoulders tightly for support, but later on, she found

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

man in front of her. Why

on, she started to avoid

they’d cross paths at the hospital, but

him, Mark fell

said, “You must’ve

day. The little girl curled up in his arms,

him, it

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

if being together with her

find a way out

Mark

He planned to secretly send Alexis to the lab for treatment in order

this, Mark had slapped

bear to deliver another slap. He knew that it was

couldn’t stop him. At last, the helpless Peter sought out Cecilia’s help and begged her to persuade Mark. “Mr. Evans has an important meeting

unwilling at first, Peter begged her until

for her, but stayed outside. He explained,

was dark inside

silhouette slumped over

probably heard her footsteps, so he raised his head to meet

“That’s enough…”

forward and held his hand, preventing

his bloodshot eyes.

Cecilia refused.

on the carpet and

like a

was well aware that Cecilia was not a child anymore. She was a

raised her chin, looking at her face

told, they were both alone in this world, and

“Cecilia, let’s at least have a

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

because his words were

he pressed his lips

her, he pressed her against the sofa. The bittersweet

Mark…” she said

face,

knew exactly what he wanted, because the way he looked at her now was wild and

did it with her once on

true desires and

that

carried her to

in there was rickety,

shook like a

been in relationships before, but

hand,

what was going on. He considerately ordered the bodyguards to retreat a little, and

Cecilia awoke in

little sore, but truth be told, she felt really comfortable in

awake?” The man’s hoarse voice broke

dare to make

did it without restraint, not to mention the million things he had on his plate. He grabbed the watch at the bedside to check the time. He

wanted to say to Cecilia

he could say anything, Cecilia’s timid

worry. It was just

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

you’re calling me Mr.

were harsh, and her

gruff facade, Mark also felt bad. He loved her, but he couldn’t be with her for all kinds

Mark pulled Cecilia into a hug and whispered, “Have you gotten the rabbit doll yet?

nodded shyly. “Yes, I like it a

say anything anymore and

whispered in her ear, “As

go of her and began to get dressed. “Get some more rest. I’ll be back at

usually

this moment, he didn’t know what to say or do. This little

sat on the edge of the bed, and pinched

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

at him, tears

They had slept together.

promise anything, nor did she dare to ask him if they had

knew she wasn’t right for him,

aggrieved, she didn’t wait for

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

Mark was snubbed…

a call from Mark. His voice was gentle but

how much she

identities, she

the same, she

Peter waited for Cecilia at the entrance and led her to the private

but there was only one person

wearing a light blue shirt and black suit pants