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. Evans, having

were the words of

the presence of an outsider, Mark chose not

Albert was sensible.

you in the car. You

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

his arms, Albert made

headed toward the door,

hand. He said in a hushed tone,

off his hand and whispered, “I’m

fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia

gently caressed her

“How is the baby?”

might have lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time because he had hurt her

he was

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

met

face appeared

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

the weight of

that moment, an indescribable ache gripped

confident and composed Uncle

an ordinary man

even admit

caught in

Please take care

next prenatal

up

She spoke softly.

now, at nine

silent. He simply brushed his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the

were exchanged

assure him she would remain by his side once

didn’t bring up the

two children became

and she wandered

long time, she let her

and the transformations this affliction

their separation, she wished for the

the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at the ward’s door and

hadn’t divulged it just

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

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

stepped out of the car

be delighted to meet

red eyes?”

the back seat and retorted, “It’s

seat

asked me to keep an eye on you. She was worried you’d be upset and might

desire to talk to

your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told,

wiped her tears away, trying to compose

are you still up for

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

they headed

that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in every

weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to her

had intended to join her, she refrained

dropped Cecilia off at the ward

her a reassuring

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

into

was neatly made as though it had never been

spotless and orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

nurse on her rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her pocket and handed

was a letter left for Cecilia

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several words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

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

don’t wait for

a good man, seize your

from her

lowered her head, unable to bring herself to

down her

utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew. I’ll commit

found

told

she really waiting for

come over and anticipated that he would join

about letting him pick

simply hoped her presence would provide him with

he left her behind once

regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if

over 30 years

had more to take into consideration, especially since

But he just left.

seemed more

something amiss and was

why are you

gently wiped

crying,” she said, her

eyes hurt from the

on the floor and picked it up

and ripped it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening

on, let’s

Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

him as

to prevent her

Mark’s actions felt

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

heart trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

mentioned the incident

condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged for Mark

left behind only a

had departed without a trace of

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him

Mark had vanished from

had been

Edwin whispered “dad” in his sleep at night, calling

that day, Cecilia neither called

Mark

settled in, casting a