A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1661-1670

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?”

smiled faintly and remarked, “Mark, perhaps I’ve been overly optimistic. It’s become clear to me that Edwin and I are mere extras

a gravelly tone, Mark protested, “That’s

for her and Edwin was

son, born out of

as the chilly night caused the

“Maybe

her to

“I will help the Thomas

to Cathy, and you are not the

was better off not being in a relationship

enveloped her

to wriggle free, but

face on his shoulder,

with regret. In a hoarse whisper,

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

lost in

eyes appeared slightly puffy as she gently shook

aside and

both take a moment

Mark watched her intently.

matured, becoming a

he was uncertain if this

three days unfolded without

from visiting Laura. He only occasionally conversed

father was Paul, she was

Cecilia was disgusted.

delegated all his

off his duties, Mark

hard to

accustomed to working with Mark,

who had the deepest understanding

your abilities, you’re bound to

inhaled a few times in

“Let’s move on.”

were ready to

critical moment, Cathy arrived

astonishment, she questioned, “Mark, have you lost your mind? All your life’s hard work is here. Your connections and your promising career! You should be

responded with indifference, “She’s

not to engage in

stood rooted in shock for a moment before she hurried after him, murmuring, “Laura

abruptly queried, “Cathy, what went through your mind when Laura was born? Did

found herself at a

confessed, “I only loved one man

want to say anything more. He

quickly made his

nurse tidying up, but Edwin and Cecilia were nowhere

Mark questioned urgently.

your wife with the discharge process. She’s likely

hunch that it

delay, Mark dashed downstairs and dialed

a brief pause, he gently inquired, “Why didn’t you wait for me to give you a

came through, “We’re about to

his eyes, fatigue washed over

let’s discuss it. Let’s

exhale could be heard from the other side

thick with emotion, carried over, “Mr.

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

voice cracked as

whispered an apology

logic in her tone, Cecilia urged, “Think

with that, she

into his car, lighting a cigarette and taking slow, deliberate puffs… Once the cigarette was finished, he continued his

had already

purchased a ticket and

silently, observing the airplanes as they took

brought Cecilia and

was keeping Edwin amused with

was at the piano, her posture impeccable, the

cradled Edwin with one arm while

that she might be inconveniencing Waylen a

on the ground and regarded Cecilia’s teary

you want our dad to worry about you and nag you every day?

were to find out, who

always been obedient to Waylen, so she

expecting a

feeling unwell, Rena prepared a pot of soup

Waylen headed to the kitchen to offer Rena

his

for

she

with

loop about Mark’s and Cecilia’s conflicts, informed by Zoey. With Mark at odds with Cecilia, Rena felt stuck in the middle, but thankfully, Waylen’s affection for her remained

nipped

getting any younger. Why’s he still making

nibbled on her lower lip and inquired, “Are you implying he’s too

you intend to rival

“I wouldn’t dare. Didn’t I mention before

the soup

gently, “Enough nonsense. Give Cecilia plenty of comfort

Waylen had profound eyes.

at Rena and saw a serene and collected expression. Time might age her, but it only added a refined

He was deeply touched.

his emotions and tenderly

Waylen’s smile softened.

wished to

headed to bed with Edwin. Later that night, the

Cecilia speculated silently.

to the

gracefully drove into the villa and came to

the man

eyes filled

right away, he pulled out a cigarette and lit it. He indulged in a few deep puffs

ached to see

but wish that child had

felt a hand

turned around,

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