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

very uneasy, Cecilia

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

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

kiss that she had no

at the ravenous man in front of her. Why was

day on, she started to

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

him, Mark

“You must’ve taken advantage of her,

his pockets, Mark thought of the kiss that day. The little girl curled up in his arms, like a helpless

of deterring him, it had

dealing with Rena’s matter, he couldn’t help but

wondered if being together with her was

a way out of

Mark hadn’t found

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

of this, Mark had slapped Waylen

raising his reddened palm a third time, Mark couldn’t bear to deliver another slap.

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

first, Peter begged her until she

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

inside

found Mark’s silhouette slumped over the sofa, with several bottles of wine

footsteps, so he raised his head to meet her worried gaze. Then he poured himself another

“That’s enough…”

his hand, preventing him from holding the

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

Cecilia refused.

and started

her. She looked like a

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

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

alone in this world, and they each only

at least have a

the courage—or audacity—to compromise at that moment. Like all the ordinary men in the world, he couldn’t resist 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

him clearly because

ask, he pressed

The bittersweet taste of red wine

she said in a trembling

gently stroked her face, eyeing

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

her once on the

the while, he restrained his true desires and

yet, he felt that it was

her to the

bed in there was rickety, rattling at

that the small bed shook like a boat in the middle of a stormy sea, mixed with her uncontrollable low

relationships before, but she wasn’t really experienced

on the other hand, didn’t need her

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

the following morning, Cecilia awoke in

truth be told, she felt really comfortable

The man’s

didn’t dare to make a

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

something he wanted to say

say anything, Cecilia’s timid voice

Evans, don’t worry. It

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 that you’re done with me?”

were harsh, and her eyes turned a

loved her,

Cecilia into a hug and whispered, “Have you gotten the

shyly. “Yes, I like it

say anything anymore and just

long silence, he whispered in her

of her and began to get dressed. “Get some

was usually good

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

the edge of the bed, and

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

the quilt, Cecilia looked at him, tears welling up in her

They had slept together.

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

wasn’t right for

she didn’t wait for him to come

him, but she couldn’t fall asleep

Mark was snubbed…

but a little tired. “I’m going back to Czanch

how much she wanted

their identities,

she still

meet at a nice, quiet restaurant. Peter waited

huge, but there was

blue shirt and black suit pants