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

Cecilia tried

for him, and the

only hold his shoulders tightly for support, but

his kiss that she had no idea how she’d ever walk

ravenous man in front of her. Why was

she started to

cross paths at the hospital, but she’d

walk past him, Mark fell into deep

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

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

him, it had

wanted Cecilia, and he knew it. Whenever he was dealing with Rena’s matter, he

wondered if being together

way out

now, Mark hadn’t

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

Mark had slapped Waylen in

reddened palm a third time, Mark couldn’t bear to deliver another slap. He knew that it was difficult

lot, and even Peter 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

at first, Peter begged

stayed outside. He explained, “I’ll

was dark inside the small

the darkness. She found Mark’s silhouette slumped over the sofa, with several bottles of wine on the floor

head to meet her worried gaze. Then he poured himself

“That’s enough…”

and held his hand, preventing him from holding the

his bloodshot eyes. After a long time,

Cecilia refused.

and started gathering

looked like a child

that Cecilia was not a child anymore. She was a

over and raised her chin, looking at her

were both alone in this world, and they each only

“Cecilia, let’s at least have a

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

him clearly because his words were so

she could ask, he pressed

The bittersweet taste of red wine on his lips

Mark…” she said in a trembling

her face, eyeing her the whole

knew exactly what he wanted, because the way he looked

it with her

his true desires and was

felt that it

her to the small

rickety, rattling at the

so ferociously that the small bed shook like a

but she wasn’t really

the other hand,

on. He considerately ordered the bodyguards to retreat a little, and he guarded at the door for the

morning, Cecilia awoke in Mark’s

she felt really comfortable in his arms

man’s

dare to

up either. He seldom 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 had

something he wanted to say

he could say anything, Cecilia’s timid voice

don’t worry. It was just

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

He tugged at her ear and asked, “Who’s the one who called me ‘Uncle Mark’ the whole night? You little temptress, you’re calling me Mr. Evans now

were harsh, and her

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

Cecilia into a hug and whispered, “Have you gotten

shyly. “Yes,

didn’t say anything anymore and

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

to get

usually good

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

on the edge of the bed, and pinched

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

quilt, Cecilia looked at

They had slept together.

dare

wasn’t

didn’t wait

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

Mark was snubbed…

voice was gentle but a little tired. “I’m going

admit to herself how much she wanted to

identities,

same, she still pined

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

room was huge, but there was only one

wearing a light blue shirt and black suit