A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1801-1810

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

words of a

of an outsider,

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You

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

in his arms,

toward

out and clasped her hand. He said in a

gently shook off his hand and whispered,

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

caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

out at Mark and argued for a long time because he had

he

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 met his

face appeared

soft smile playing on his lips, tinged

sensed the weight of

that moment, an indescribable ache gripped

composed Uncle Mark she had

was just an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit

caught

back. Please take

your next prenatal check-up? I’ll come

looked up

She spoke softly.

from now, at

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

promises were

remain by his side once

didn’t bring up

children became their

over her, and she

she let her tears

transformations this affliction had wrought upon

she wished for

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

divulged it

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

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

despite their strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the

you be delighted

red eyes?”

settled into the back seat and retorted, “It’s none

seat belt and glanced

you’d be upset and might

no desire to

continued, “In my opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told, he’s quite handsome, not any

wiped her tears away, trying to

up for

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

result, they headed to the

observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow

Ross accompanied Cecilia to

had intended to join her, she refrained from

dropped Cecilia off

flashed her a reassuring

The moment she

streamed into

neatly made as though it had

and orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her pocket and handed it

left for Cecilia

website on

several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

only a single sheet of paper inside.

wait for

a good

from her trembling

unable to bring herself to pick it

down

for him to recover, to utter the words,

found

told her

really

anticipated that he would join her

letting him pick their

hoped her presence would provide him with the courage he

he left her

choices, but he never chose to stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help

over 30 years old

consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless than

was taken aback upon entering the

Fowler, why

wiped her tears

not crying,” she said,

eyes hurt

on the floor

it to shreds. She managed a smile,

from now on, let’s just forget about

Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a

seemed designed to

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s

quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany

he wordlessly escorted her out of

one mentioned the

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

left behind only a letter for

departed without a trace of

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him for

day on, Mark had vanished from both

forgot there had been

his sleep at night, calling out to Mark as

day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached

mind, Mark ceased to

in, casting a chilly ambiance over

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