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?”

“Mark, perhaps I’ve been overly optimistic. It’s become clear to me that Edwin and

a gravelly tone, Mark protested, “That’s not

for her and Edwin was

was their son, born out of love between Cecilia

smile as the chilly night

traced patterns on the glass, and after a long silence, she offered, “Maybe I should leave you alone to handle all these. I’ll wait for

spun her to

will help the

and asked, “Reclaim custody of Laura? Is that a situation you need to be entangled in? The child belongs to Cathy, and you are

better off not being in a relationship

her in

attempted to wriggle free, but in

on

was filled with regret. In

You’ve been the only one in my heart all these

seemed lost in

appeared slightly puffy as she gently

aside and

take a

Mark watched her intently.

matured, becoming a woman with independent thoughts while he

he was uncertain if this was a

three days unfolded

he refrained from visiting Laura. He only occasionally conversed with Laura

Paul, she

Cecilia was disgusted.

day, Mark quit and delegated all his

his duties,

it hard to say

his position alongside Mark. Having grown accustomed

had the deepest understanding of Mark,

you’re bound to achieve success

cigarette. He lit it, inhaled a few times in silence, then crushed it

“Let’s move on.”

ready to

this critical moment, Cathy arrived and

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

indifference, “She’s

that, he exited, choosing not to engage in further

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

queried, “Cathy, what went through

found herself at a loss for

lips quivered as she confessed, “I only loved one

didn’t want to say anything more. He headed

the wheel and quickly made

Edwin’s ward, he found the nurse tidying up, but Edwin and Cecilia were nowhere

Mark questioned urgently.

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

a hunch that

delay, Mark dashed downstairs and dialed Cecilia’s

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

Cecilia’s voice came through, “We’re about to board the

Mark massaged his eyes, fatigue washed over

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

soft exhale could be heard from the other side of the

thick with emotion, carried over, “Mr. Evans, maybe you

the cause of all that turmoil. Now, you want me to

cracked as

an

her tone, Cecilia urged,

with that, she ended

slowly, then settled into his car, lighting a cigarette and taking slow, deliberate

had already

ticket and

sat there silently, observing the airplanes as they

Cecilia and Edwin to

keeping Edwin amused

was at the piano, her

one arm while skillfully balancing the

that she might be inconveniencing

on the ground and

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

to find out, who knows what

been obedient to Waylen, so she

expecting a

Edwin feeling unwell, Rena prepared a pot of

become more irate and speak harshly, Waylen

wrapped his arms around

stopped for

head, she asked

confirmed with a simple

Mark at odds with Cecilia, Rena felt stuck in the middle, but thankfully, Waylen’s affection

playfully nipped

remarked, “Mark’s not getting any younger. Why’s

on her lower lip and inquired, “Are you

do you intend to

a light laugh, Waylen responded, “I wouldn’t dare. Didn’t I mention before that

the soup

whispered gently, “Enough nonsense. Give Cecilia plenty of comfort in the upcoming

Waylen had profound eyes.

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

He was deeply touched.

and tenderly brushed his hand with

Waylen’s smile softened.

to accompany Cecilia to comfort

okay and headed to bed with Edwin. Later that night, the villa echoed with the

Cecilia speculated silently.

moved to the

drove into the villa and came to a halt. A

watched the man in

filled

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

heart ached to see him

but wish that child had never

felt a hand on her

turned around,

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