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, Mr. Evans, having

words of a

an outsider,

Albert was sensible.

car. You two should

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

cradled in his arms, Albert made

toward the door,

and clasped her hand.

shook off his hand and whispered, “I’m

forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up, but she

her face, his

“How is the baby?”

have lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time because

now, he was

from agitating him further. She reasoned that if she expressed her anger, it might worsen his 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, she suppressed her grievances and replied, “The baby

met his

face appeared pale and

her, a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with a hint

the weight of his

indescribable ache gripped

the confident and composed Uncle Mark she had admired

just an

admit

voice caught

Please take

your next prenatal check-up? I’ll come with

looked up at

She spoke softly.

weeks from now, at nine in

of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed both

promises were

didn’t assure him she would remain

didn’t bring up the topic of

children became

washed over her, and she wandered to the end of

long time, she let

and the transformations this affliction

she wished for the robust Mr. Evans she once

at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration

hadn’t divulged

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

accompany her for a

Cecilia descended the stairs.

of the car and opened the door

be delighted to meet

red eyes?”

the back seat and retorted, “It’s

his seat belt and glanced

was worried you’d be upset and

no desire

and continued, “In my opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain…

tears away, trying to

up for dinner?”

knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him to check on her every once

a result, they headed to the

Cecilia’s tears, her

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to

had intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her family

dropped Cecilia off

her a

the door and stepped inside. The moment she entered,

streamed into

as though it

spotless and orderly, devoid

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

nurse on her rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a

letter left for Cecilia by

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were several words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

sheet of paper inside. The words

don’t wait

good

slipped from

lowered her head, unable to bring herself to

streamed down

to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s

hadn’t found the answer

he had told her not

she really waiting

had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her

about letting him pick

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

the end, he

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 him without

was over 30

to take into consideration, especially since she was

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless

something amiss and was taken

why are

wiped her tears

crying,” she said,

hurt

on the floor

the letter and ripped it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening in her

from now on, let’s just forget about

that Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as a

seemed designed to

Mark’s

voice quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany me to my

trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

no one mentioned

Waylen did some digging and discovered that Mark’s condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn

only

had departed without a trace of

to

that day on, Mark had vanished

had been such

night, calling

called Mark nor

mind, Mark

settled in, casting a chilly ambiance over the