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 and

very uneasy, Cecilia tried

for him, and the next moment, she was pulled on top of his

hold his shoulders

she had no

she looked at the ravenous man in front

day on, she started to

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

walk past him, Mark fell into deep

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

day. The little girl curled up in his arms, like a

of deterring him, it had the opposite

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

if being together with her was

a way out

until now, Mark hadn’t found a

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

of this, Mark had slapped Waylen

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

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 tomorrow morning. If he keeps drinking like this, he might be too drunk to

first, Peter begged her

stayed outside. He explained, “I’ll guard at the

inside

eyes finally adjusted to the darkness. She found Mark’s silhouette slumped over the sofa, with several bottles of wine

head to meet her worried gaze. Then

“That’s enough…”

held his hand, preventing him from holding

at her quietly with his bloodshot eyes. After a long time, he growled,

Cecilia refused.

carpet and

like a child playing house.

that Cecilia was not a child anymore. She was

raised her chin, looking at her

in this world, and

“Cecilia, let’s at

in the world, he couldn’t resist the temptation that was right in front of him. At this moment, he

didn’t hear him clearly because his words were

he pressed his lips

he pressed her against the sofa. The

Mark…” she said in a trembling

stroked her face, eyeing

what he wanted, because the way he looked at her now

it with her once

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

he felt that

her to

bed in there was rickety, rattling at the slightest

time. He did her so ferociously that the small bed shook like a boat in the middle

in relationships before, but

hand,

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

following morning, Cecilia awoke

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

man’s hoarse

dare to

fact, Mark didn’t want to get 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 to get up

something he wanted to say

he could say anything, Cecilia’s

Evans, don’t worry. It was just a one-night

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

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

and her

his gruff facade, Mark also felt bad. He loved her,

and whispered, “Have you gotten

blushed and nodded shyly. “Yes,

didn’t say anything anymore and

in her

and began to get dressed.

was usually

he didn’t know what to

his clothes neatly, sat on the

late for my meeting. Look at my neck. Do you think it looks like

looked at him, tears welling up in her

They had slept together.

dare to ask him if

knew she wasn’t right

wait for him to

but she couldn’t

Mark was snubbed…

Mark. His voice was gentle but a little tired.

how

because of their identities,

she still pined

meet at a nice, quiet restaurant. Peter waited for Cecilia at the

there was only one

blue shirt and black suit