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.

the kiss gradually became more

uneasy, Cecilia tried to

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

mind go blank and her legs limp. She could only hold his shoulders tightly for support, but later on, she found herself wrapping her

his kiss that she had no

lip, she looked at the ravenous man in front of her. Why was he

she started

the hospital, but she’d pretend not to see

her walk past him,

said, “You must’ve taken advantage of her, so

thought of the kiss that day. The little girl curled up in his arms, like a helpless kitten. Perhaps it

of deterring him,

it. Whenever he was dealing with Rena’s

together

wanted to find a way out of the

until now, Mark hadn’t found a

to secretly send Alexis to

this, Mark had slapped Waylen in the

deliver another slap. He knew that it was difficult for Waylen

away, Mark drank a 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 tomorrow morning. If he

was unwilling at first, Peter

her, but stayed outside.

was dark inside the

She found Mark’s silhouette slumped over the

her footsteps, so he raised his head to meet

“That’s enough…”

his hand, preventing him from holding the

quietly with his bloodshot eyes.

Cecilia refused.

and started gathering the bottles

her. She looked like a

was well aware that Cecilia was not a

her over and raised her chin, looking

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

“Cecilia, let’s at least

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 for

him clearly because

before she could ask, he

her against the sofa. The bittersweet taste of red wine on his lips was

she said

her face, eyeing her the

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

it with her once on the

while, he restrained his true desires

felt that it

he carried her to the

rickety, rattling at

ferociously that the small bed shook like a boat in the middle of a stormy sea,

had been in relationships before, but

other hand,

ordered the bodyguards to retreat a little, and

following morning, Cecilia awoke

truth be told, she felt really comfortable in his arms and

you awake?” The man’s

dare to make a

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

he wanted to say to

say anything, Cecilia’s timid

Evans, don’t worry. It was just a

Mr. Evans?

Aone-night stand?

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

words were harsh, and her eyes turned a little

facade, Mark also felt 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

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

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

was usually

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

the edge of the bed,

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

the quilt, Cecilia looked at him, tears welling

They had slept together.

dare to ask him if they

wasn’t right for him,

aggrieved, she didn’t wait for him to

but she couldn’t fall asleep at

Mark was snubbed…

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

to herself how much she wanted

their identities, she was

the same, she

a nice, quiet restaurant. Peter waited

was huge, but there was only one

light blue shirt