A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

You reek of her presence.”

Mark was left in a state of shock.

He held on yet whispered close to her ear, “There’s nothing between her and me. I feel sorry for Laura. That’s all.”

“Is that why you weren’t there for your son during his operation?”

Cecilia shoved him off.

Mark reached for her again, but she lifted her hand sternly, saying,

“Mark! Stop this right now.”

She cast a cold gaze in his direction.

Mark gradually stood upright, his desire to speak held back by an inability to find the right words.

Their first intense fight unfolded.

Mark had his hands full elsewhere, yet concerns for Cecilia’s exhaustion lingered, so he asked a nurse to watch Edwin. Once things were in order, he said softly, “Rest on the couch. I’ll return as soon as I can.”

Cecilia felt nothing.

Mark’s throat worked as he tried to speak, then he finally departed.

Inside the car.

Peter’s tense nerves finally eased, and he spoke candidly.

“I know I am in no position to comment. But may I know why you still took care of that child? I had already advised against it. I believe Cecilia is quite displeased with this situation.”

Sitting in the back, Mark’s hands were tight balls of tension.

He didn’t intend to be concerned about Laura, but she was a lively little girl.

He was unsure about how Cathy would treat Laura if he didn’t give Laura his attention.

Right at that instant, Cathy called him once more.

Mark felt irked.

He passed the phone to Peter without a second thought, and Peter quickly grasped the situation. Soon after, Peter took the call, explaining, “It so happens that Mr. Evans’ son is ill. He’s tied up and can’t attend to other things right now. Miss Wilson, have you considered asking Paul’s family for assistance? They are more than willing to help you with childcare.”

Cathy’s response was icy.

“He put you up to this, right?”

Peter offered an awkward grin.

The line went dead as Cathy disconnected.

Peter gestured with the phone toward Mark, grumbling, “Cathy’s got quite the nerve, doesn’t she?”

Mark adjusted his shirt and pondered briefly before instructing,

“Ship off the DNA report to the Thomas family and secure a trustworthy lawyer to assist them with the case and to retrieve the custody of Laura.”

Peter’s face lit up with a grin.

“That’s the way to go.”

Mark’s day was packed.

Sleep had been scarce for him over the past two nights, yet despite feeling exhausted, he made his way to the hospital without delay.

While on the way to the hospital, Cathy’s calls kept interrupting him.

He picked up and suggested she speak with the doctor instead.

After the call, Mark’s spirits were low. He knew he hadn’t handled the situation with Paul’s daughter well, likely causing Cecilia pain, and he felt awful for that.

Cecilia was correct. Why should she try to comprehend him? Why should she linger and wait for him to sort things out?

The thought of Edwin’s condition weighed heavily on Mark, stirring up feelings of remorse.

He had the driver pull over so he could purchase a toy for Edwin.

Soon, Mark reached the hospital.

Edwin had awakened.

The doctor mentioned that Edwin was allowed to eat, and now he sat beside Zoey, savoring the porridge Zoey had prepared. The porridge was tasty and made his appetite soar.

Cecilia was engrossed in her work, sitting on the couch with a laptop.

Once collecting himself, Mark entered with a faint smile and said,

“Edwin. How are you feeling?”

Seeing Mark brought a smile to Edwin’s face.

Children had a remarkable capacity for forgiveness.

Mark placed the new toy on Edwin’s bedside table, which Edwin adored instantly. Stroking Edwin’s hair, Mark asked softly, “Is the pain still bothering you?”

“Just a bit.” Edwin’s voice was soft.

Guilt washed over Mark as he looked at his son.

Mark stayed by Edwin’s side for a time before turning his attention to Cecilia.

Cecilia seemed to pay him no mind, absorbed in her work, which left Mark perplexed. However, with the constant bustle, he understood it wasn’t the moment for personal conversations, so he refrained from bothering her.

It wasn’t until the clock struck ten at night that the ward quieted down.

By then, Edwin had drifted off to sleep.

Cecilia chose not to leave. She showered and remained beside the bed.

In hushed tones, Mark queried, “You really don’t want to talk to me?”

Cecilia paused, momentarily taken aback.

Releasing Edwin’s hand, Cecilia approached the ward window and whispered, “Edwin will recover in three days, and then I’LL bring him back to Duefron.”

Mark’s heart felt a subtle squeeze.

He approached her slowly and gently grasped her slender shoulder from behind.

“What are you implying?”

It’s become clear to me that Edwin and I are mere extras in the screenplay of your

gravelly tone, Mark

love for her

son, born out of

faint smile as the chilly night caused the window to fog up with water

a long silence, she offered, “Maybe I should leave you alone to handle all

her to face

her eyes, he affirmed, “I will help

custody of Laura? Is that a situation you need to be entangled in? The child belongs to Cathy, and you are not the father. Mark, you know what? The virtuous acts you’ve undertaken truly worry me.

being

enveloped her in

to wriggle

on his shoulder, weeping

was filled with regret. In a

isn’t with Cathy. You’ve been the only one in my heart all

lost in

appeared slightly puffy as she

nudged him aside

both take a moment to collect

Mark watched her intently.

could only sense that she had matured, becoming a woman with

if this was a positive

next three days unfolded

Cathy, but he refrained from visiting Laura. He only occasionally conversed

Laura’s father was Paul,

Cecilia was disgusted.

particular day, Mark quit and delegated all his responsibilities. He decided to

duties,

hard to say

step down from his position alongside Mark. Having grown accustomed to working with Mark, he now aspired to embark on a fresh

the deepest understanding

to achieve success

lit it, inhaled a few times in silence,

“Let’s move on.”

were ready to

critical moment, Cathy arrived

here. Your connections and your promising career! You should be

with indifference, “She’s my

he exited, choosing not to engage in further conversation with

stood rooted in shock for a moment before she hurried after him, murmuring, “Laura has been missing you. You

queried, “Cathy, what went through your mind when Laura

found herself at a loss

lips quivered as she confessed, “I only loved one man in

say anything more. He headed straight

and quickly made his way to

found the nurse tidying up, but Edwin and Cecilia were nowhere in

Mark questioned urgently.

assisted your wife with the discharge

hunch that it might

Mark dashed downstairs and dialed Cecilia’s number once

and after a brief pause, he gently inquired, “Why didn’t you wait for me to give you a ride? Are you at the airport now? I’m on

need.” Cecilia’s voice came through, “We’re

Mark massaged his eyes, fatigue washed

be sensible. If something’s bothering you, let’s discuss it. Let’s talk it through. Please, don’t act rashly,

could be heard from the

over, “Mr. Evans, maybe you can’t see it,

ago after my own experience. And Cathy was the cause of all that turmoil. Now, you want me to look after her child

voice cracked

whispered an

logic in her tone,

she

his phone down slowly, then settled into his car, lighting a cigarette and taking slow, deliberate puffs… Once the cigarette was finished, he continued

already

purchased a ticket and settled into the departure

there silently, observing the airplanes as they took off and

and Edwin

was keeping Edwin amused with

piano, her posture impeccable, the epitome of

effortlessly cradled Edwin with one arm while skillfully balancing

sensed that she might be inconveniencing

Edwin on the ground

and nag you every day? I’m telling you, our parents are still unaware of what happened between

to find out, who knows

to Waylen, so

was expecting a

feeling unwell, Rena prepared a pot of

become more irate and speak harshly, Waylen headed to

and wrapped his

for a

turning her head, she asked

confirmed with a

the loop about Mark’s and Cecilia’s conflicts, informed by Zoey. With Mark at odds with

nipped Rena’s

getting any younger. Why’s he still making things tough for

lower lip and inquired, “Are you

intend to

before that I owe a debt of gratitude to you for

the soup into a

Cecilia plenty of comfort in the upcoming

Waylen had profound eyes.

Rena and saw a serene and collected expression. Time might age her,

He was deeply touched.

and tenderly brushed his

Waylen’s smile softened.

first, Rena wished to accompany

bed with Edwin. Later that night, the villa echoed with the

Cecilia speculated silently.

to the window for a

sports car gracefully drove into the villa and came to a halt. A lean figure

watched the man

eyes filled with

the car. Instead of going into the house right away, he pulled out a cigarette and lit it. He indulged in a few deep

to

child had never

felt a

she turned around, Waylen