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 in

Mark protested, “That’s

her and Edwin was

son, born out of love between Cecilia

chilly night caused the window

and after a long silence, she offered, “Maybe I should leave you alone

her

affirmed, “I will help the Thomas family reclaim

situation you need to be entangled in? The child belongs to Cathy, and you are not the

being in a

her in his

wriggle

her face on his shoulder,

regret. In a hoarse whisper, he assured

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

seemed lost in

as she

him aside

both take a moment to

Mark watched her intently.

only sense that she had matured, becoming a woman

if this was a

next three days unfolded without

Cathy, but he refrained from visiting

Laura’s father was Paul, she was

Cecilia was disgusted.

all his responsibilities. He decided to become just an ordinary

handing off his duties, Mark lingered

hard to

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

had the deepest

bound to achieve success in the business

out a cigarette. He lit it, inhaled a few times in

“Let’s move on.”

were ready

this critical moment, Cathy arrived

hard work is here. Your connections and your promising career! You should be willing to let go of all of it for the

indifference, “She’s my

to engage in further conversation

in shock for a moment before she hurried after him, murmuring,

through your mind when Laura was born?

at

confessed, “I

say anything more. He headed

and quickly made his way

found the nurse tidying up, but Edwin and Cecilia were

Mark questioned urgently.

informed him, “This afternoon, Mr. Folwer assisted your wife with the discharge process. She’s likely

had a hunch that it

downstairs and dialed Cecilia’s number once in

and after a brief pause, he gently inquired, “Why didn’t you wait

no need.” Cecilia’s voice came through, “We’re about to board the

Mark massaged his eyes, fatigue

discuss it. Let’s talk it through. Please, don’t act rashly,

heard from

voice, thick with emotion, carried over, “Mr. Evans, maybe you can’t see it, being

Cathy was the cause of all that turmoil.

cracked as

an apology in

her tone, Cecilia urged, “Think

with that, she ended

car, lighting a cigarette and taking slow, deliberate puffs… Once the

already flown

a ticket and settled into the departure

airplanes as they took

had brought Cecilia and Edwin

keeping Edwin amused with

her posture impeccable, the

Edwin with one arm while skillfully balancing the luggage

that she might be inconveniencing

placed Edwin on the ground

Edwin? Or do you want our dad to worry about you and nag you every day? I’m telling you, our parents are still unaware

out, who knows

been obedient to Waylen, so

expecting a

unwell, Rena prepared

harshly, Waylen headed to the

his arms around

stopped for

head, she asked softly,

with a

Zoey. With Mark at odds with Cecilia, Rena felt stuck

nipped Rena’s soft

frustration, he remarked, “Mark’s not getting any younger.

nibbled on her lower lip and inquired, “Are you

intend to

mention before that I owe

poured the soup into

nonsense. Give Cecilia plenty of comfort in the upcoming

Waylen had profound eyes.

expression. Time might age her, but it only added

He was deeply touched.

his emotions and tenderly

Waylen’s smile softened.

wished to accompany Cecilia to comfort

Rena that she was okay and headed to bed with Edwin. Later that night, the villa echoed with the noise of

Cecilia speculated silently.

moved to the window for

and came

the man in

filled with

into the house right away, he pulled out a cigarette and lit it. He indulged in a few deep puffs as if he were

heart ached to

but wish that child had never come

a

around,

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