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.

not as good as you, Mr.

words

the presence of an outsider, Mark chose not to

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should

smiled reassuringly and added, “Mr. Evans, it seems

with Edwin cradled in his arms,

toward the door,

her hand. He said

shook off his hand and whispered, “I’m

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

gently caressed her face,

“How is the baby?”

and argued for

now, he

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

met his

appeared pale and

a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with

weight

indescribable ache gripped

confident and composed Uncle

an ordinary

couldn’t even admit to

voice caught in

going back. Please take care of

next

up

She spoke softly.

from now, at

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

promises were exchanged between

him she would remain by his side

didn’t bring up the topic

children became their sole

and

time, she let

Mark’s illness and the transformations this affliction

pondered, even despite their separation, she wished for the

thing she didn’t know was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the

hadn’t divulged it

enough anymore, he had to seek medical

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

despite their strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and opened the

delighted to meet

the red

seat and retorted, “It’s none of your

fastened his seat belt and glanced

you think I willingly involve myself in your affairs? It was 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

had no desire to talk to

side; make sure to torture him and make him feel

wiped her tears away, trying to compose

still up for dinner?” she

it would still

result, they headed

all Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia

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

off at the ward

flashed her

the door and stepped inside. The moment she entered, she noticed the

into the

bed was neatly made as though it had never been

spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out

a letter left for

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scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

open the envelope, finding only a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed

don’t wait

meet a good man, seize your

from her trembling

to bring herself to pick

streamed down her cheeks,

she remained uncertain if she was waiting for Mark. Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter

found the answer

he had told her not to

she really waiting for

She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up

about letting him pick

hoped her presence would provide him with the courage he

he

a plethora of choices, but he never chose to stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had

over 30 years

into consideration, especially since she

But he just left.

seemed more

amiss and was taken aback upon

why are you

wiped her tears

not crying,” she said, her

hurt from the

the letter on the

ripped it to shreds. She managed a smile,

from now on, let’s just forget about this

Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him

designed to prevent her from

Mark’s actions felt

as she said, “Ross, please

heart trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

no one mentioned

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

only

departed without a trace

Cecilia to see him for the last

that day on, Mark had vanished from

been such a

his sleep at night, calling out to Mark as

day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached

mind, Mark

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