A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

During this time, Cecilia’s visits provided him with solace. She visited for prenatal check-ups once every two weeks, and the she would stopped by and visit. Her interactions with Mark were brief, as she typically spent only a short while sitting with him before leaving.

Nevertheless, this was more than enough for Mark.

One day, Cecilia brought Edwin to visit Mark.

While she went for her prenatal check-up, Edwin was brought to the ward by the nanny. The little boy gently pushed open the door and peeked inside.

Mark looked up and noticed Edwin’s presence.

In a gentle, hushed tone, he asked, “Why don’t you come in?”

Edwin softly closed the door behind him and made his way to the bedside. He crawled onto the bed and nestled against Mark, resting his head on Mark’s shoulder.

Mark felt a pang of sadness.

Perhaps Edwin had sensed something was wrong.

Mark gently stroked his son’s head and asked, “You don’t call me ‘great-uncle’ anymore?”

Edwin was on the brink of tears and sniffled.

In a hoarse voice, he exclaimed, “Dad!”

Mark mustered a faint smile and scolded, “Silly boy.”

As children often did, Edwin wore his heart on his sleeve. He held Mark’s hand and whispered, “Dad… I don’t blame you anymore. Get better soon, okay?”

Even if it meant giving up his dad for Laura, Edwin was willing to do it.

He couldn’t bear the thought of his father’s death.

Tears welled up in Mark’s eyes. In the latter half of his life, Mark, who had enjoyed a carefree existence in his earlier years, had failed many people.

Edwin was the person Mark had wronged the most.

Holding back his tears, Mark hugged his son and assured him, “I promise you.”

Edwin nestled closer to Mark, possibly exhausted, and soon fell asleep.

Mark gazed at his son’s face for a while.

A voice emanated from the door, presumably Cecilia’s.

Mark got out of bed and walked to the door. He was taken aback.

In the corridor, not only Cecilia but also Albert stood there.

Helen had asked Albert to accompany Cecilia to the hospital.

Albert and Cecilia often quarreled, and she obviously got him riled up again this time.

He cornered her in the corridor as though he intended to settle scores with her.

However, he meant no harm.

Albert was a young and handsome man. Even in late autumn, he only wore a T-shirt, which displayed his smooth and muscular arms.

Mark had always been self-assured.

He hailed from a noble family and was quite good-looking.

In his youth, Mark had been the object of admiration for everyone.

But now he couldn’t help but feel inferior in the presence of the young man’s strong physique. Mark’s gaze dropped to his oversized hospital gown, deepening his sense of inadequacy.

Mark was overwhelmed with a sense of shame about himself.

He had never experienced such a feeling before.

He stepped back into his ward.

He leaned against the door and chuckled at his own predicament.

He signed in resignation. He knew that he had no right to expect Cecilia to choose him. Now, any young man could easily overshadow his ill and weak self.

What right did he have to love her?

Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.

After regaining his composure, Mark opened it and saw Cecilia and Albert waiting outside.

Mark asked politely, “Are you here to pick up Edwin? He’s sleeping.”

Cecilia observed Mark.

She wasn’t naive. She could discern his shifting emotions. He had been happier during her previous visits. She attributed this shift to Albert.

However, she didn’t feel the need to provide any explanations.

After all, she didn’t owe Mark anything.

So she simply nodded coolly and replied, “Yes. Then…”

She glanced at Albert and said, “You can help me carry Edwin.”

Albert rubbed his nose and inwardly cursed his situation. Why was she putting him in this situation? Mark was evidently jealous, which was why he had been acting like this. Even though he was currently unwell, Albert anticipated that Mark’s recovery would not bode well for him.

Albert met Cecilia’s gaze and silently sought her confirmation.

Cecilia managed a faint smile and proposed, “I’m going to have dinner at my brother’s place later. Would you like to join me?”

He hurriedly replied, “Yes!

Of course he wouldn’t pass on that offer.

He also picked up Edwin affectionately.

“Let me carry you, Edwin.”

Albert even kissed Edwin’s forehead, seemingly intending to see if he could provoke Mark even more.

Sure enough, there was a disapproving expression on Mark’s face.

He glanced at Cecilia and asked, “Is this your new boyfriend?”

Cecilia could have said something to provoke Mark.

But… she chose not to.

Instead, she stared at him, and her eyes welled up with unshed tears and turned red.

Mark felt a pang of regret, but he found no words to offer her solace.

After a prolonged silence, Cecilia spoke softly, her voice tinged with hurt.

as good as you,

the words

presence of an outsider, Mark chose not to

Albert was sensible.

car. You two should

and added, “Mr. Evans, it seems there’s a significant

his arms, Albert made

headed toward the door,

out and clasped her hand. He said in a

shook off his hand and whispered, “I’m

my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up, but she

gently caressed her face, his

“How is the baby?”

and argued for a long time because

he was

mood, subsequently affecting his health. She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment, she wanted him to stay healthy. So, despite her pain,

met his

appeared pale

a soft smile playing on his

the weight of his

indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

was as if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she

an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit to feeling

voice caught in

going back. Please take care

next prenatal check-up?

up at

She spoke softly.

now, at nine

her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed

were exchanged between

she would remain by his

he didn’t bring up the

two children became their

and she

time, she let her tears

and the transformations this affliction had

pondered, even despite their separation, she wished for the

was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration

hadn’t divulged it just

local treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to seek medical

accompany her for a prenatal check-up before he had to

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car and opened

be delighted

the red eyes?”

and retorted,

his seat belt and glanced

your sister-in-law who asked me to keep an eye on you. She was worried you’d be upset and might experience abdominal pain. Frankly, I don’t get you. Don’t you both care for each other? And now you’re pregnant. It would be a pity if he

had no desire to talk to

have him by your side; make sure to torture him

wiped her tears away, trying

you still up

course, Albert wanted to. Even though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him

they headed

evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia

to join her, she refrained from inviting

off at the

her a

door and stepped inside. The

streamed into the

made as though it had

and orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

her rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her pocket

was a letter left

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were several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on it

wait

meet a good man, seize your

from her

her head, unable to bring herself to pick it

streamed down her

Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew. I’ll commit to

hadn’t found

told her

she really

not really. She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up like he

thought about letting him pick their baby’s

simply hoped her presence would provide him with the courage he needed

the end, he

stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years old again, she might have just rushed to

she was over 30 years old

into consideration, especially since

But he just left.

seemed more heartless

sensed something amiss and was taken aback upon

why are you

gently wiped her tears

crying,” she said, her voice

eyes hurt

letter on the floor and picked it up

it to shreds. She managed a

now on, let’s just

that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as a real

designed to prevent her from bidding him

eyes, Mark’s

as she said, “Ross,

trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out

no one mentioned the incident

that Mark’s condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged for Mark to be transferred

only a letter

had departed without a trace of

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him for the last

that day on, Mark had vanished from both the

there had been such a person

his sleep at night, calling out to Mark as if he

Cecilia neither called

mind, Mark ceased

in, casting a chilly ambiance over the