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 so many

words of a

presence of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

you in the car. You two should

smiled reassuringly and added, “Mr. Evans, it

Edwin cradled in his arms,

toward the

out and clasped her hand. He said in

off his hand

tenderly apologized, “It’s all my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up, but

gently caressed her face,

“How is the baby?”

and argued for a long time because he had

he was

She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment, she

she met

face appeared pale

soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with a hint

the weight of

indescribable

and composed Uncle Mark

just an ordinary man

even admit

voice caught in

Please take care

your next prenatal check-up? I’ll

up at

She spoke softly.

from now, at nine in

simply brushed his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed both like

promises were

would remain by his side once he

didn’t bring up the topic of

became

her, and she wandered to the end of the

long time, she let her tears flow

the transformations this affliction

separation, she wished for the robust Mr.

lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark

divulged it

treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to

to accompany her for a

Cecilia descended the stairs.

out of the car

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet

the red

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

seat belt

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 doesn’t make

no desire to

and 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,

her tears away, trying to compose

you still up for dinner?” she

accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him to check

result, they headed

that evening was Cecilia’s tears,

accompanied Cecilia to her prenatal

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

dropped Cecilia off

her a

gently knocked on the door and stepped inside. The

streamed into the

bed was neatly made as though it had never been

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

letter left for Cecilia

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several words scrawled

To Cecilia.

single sheet of paper inside.

wait

meet a good man, seize your

letter slipped from her trembling

her head, unable to bring herself to pick

down

Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me,

found the

he had told her not

she really waiting for

didn’t, 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

would provide him with the courage he needed

he left her

stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had

was over 30 years

more to take into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

more

amiss and was

Fowler, why

wiped her

she said,

hurt from

letter on the floor and

it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening in

let’s just forget about

that Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him

seemed designed to prevent

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s actions

said, “Ross, please accompany

and he wordlessly escorted her out

one mentioned

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

behind only a

had departed without a trace

Cecilia to see him for the last

that day on, Mark had vanished from both the Fowler family and

there had been such a person

in his sleep at night, calling

Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached

her mind, Mark

settled in, casting a chilly ambiance