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

very uneasy, Cecilia tried to

no match for him, and the

mind go blank and her legs limp. She could only hold his

that she had

lip, she looked at the ravenous man in front of

that day on, she

paths at the hospital, but she’d pretend not to see

walk past him, Mark fell into deep

said, “You must’ve taken advantage

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

him, it had the opposite

Whenever he was dealing with Rena’s matter, he couldn’t help but think about Cecilia

if being together

find a way

Mark hadn’t found

had made a big decision. He planned to secretly send Alexis to the

this, Mark had slapped

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

stop him. At last, the helpless Peter sought out Cecilia’s help and begged her to persuade Mark. “Mr.

Cecilia was unwilling at first, Peter begged

opened the door for her, but stayed

inside

darkness. She found Mark’s silhouette slumped

so he raised his head to

“That’s enough…”

hand, preventing him

looked at her quietly with his bloodshot eyes. After a

Cecilia refused.

carpet and started

She looked like a child playing

Cecilia was not a child anymore. She was a full-grown

gently pulled her over and raised her chin, looking at her face

told, they were both alone in this world, and they each only

let’s at least have

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 difficult it was, they had

him clearly because

she could ask, he pressed his

the sofa. The bittersweet taste of red wine on his

Mark…” she said

face,

he wanted, because the

with her

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

felt that it was far from

her to the small

there was rickety, rattling at

so ferociously that the small bed shook like

had been in relationships before, but she wasn’t

other hand, didn’t

bodyguards to retreat a little, and he guarded

the following morning, Cecilia awoke in Mark’s

a little sore, but truth be told, she felt really

awake?” The man’s hoarse voice broke the

to make a

to get up either. He seldom did it without restraint, not to mention the million things he had on his plate. He

to say to Cecilia

he could say anything, Cecilia’s timid voice interrupted

It was just a

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

You little temptress, you’re calling me Mr. Evans now that you’re done with me?” If everyone

and her eyes turned a

felt bad. He loved her, but he couldn’t be with

the end, Mark pulled Cecilia into a hug and whispered, “Have you gotten the rabbit

shyly. “Yes,

didn’t say anything anymore and just held

a long silence, he whispered in her ear, “As long as

he finally let go of her and began to get dressed. “Get some

usually

moment, he didn’t know what to say

his clothes neatly, sat on the edge of the bed, and pinched her

meeting. Look at my neck. Do you think it looks like I’m scratched by a naughty

at him,

They had slept together.

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

wasn’t right for him,

didn’t wait

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

Mark was snubbed…

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

how much she wanted

of their identities,

same, she still

waited for Cecilia at the entrance and led

huge, but there was only

wearing a light blue shirt