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 you,

were the words of a

of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should sort out

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

in his arms,

headed toward the door,

reached out and clasped her hand. He said in a hushed

shook off his

forgive your Uncle Mark, just this

caressed her

“How is the baby?”

Mark and argued for

he was

inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment, she wanted him to stay healthy. So,

she met his

face appeared

a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged

the weight

indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she

just an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit to

caught in her

back. Please take

inquired, “When is your next prenatal check-up? I’ll come

looked up

She spoke softly.

weeks from now, at nine

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

promises were exchanged

didn’t assure him she would remain by his side once he

didn’t bring up the topic

children became

exited the ward. A wave of sadness washed over her, and she wandered to the end of the corridor, standing

long time, she let her

to Mark’s illness and the transformations this affliction had wrought

their separation, she wished for

the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing

divulged

anymore, he had to

her for

Cecilia descended the stairs.

out of the car and opened the

be delighted to

red eyes?”

seat and retorted,

fastened his seat belt and

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 pregnant. It

had no desire to talk to

on the accelerator 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, not any less than

wiped her tears away, trying to

up for

course, Albert wanted to. Even though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still

they headed

Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in every

accompanied Cecilia

her, she

Cecilia off

her a

inside. The moment

into the

made as

and orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

letter left for Cecilia by

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were several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

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

wait for

good man, seize

slipped from her trembling

head, unable to bring herself

streamed down her

now, she remained uncertain if she was waiting for Mark. Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew. I’ll commit to daily exercises, care for my health, and bring

found

told her not

really waiting

simply come over and anticipated that he would join her

thought about letting him pick their

presence would provide him with the courage he

in the end, he left

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 been 18 years old again, she might

she was over 30 years

into consideration, especially since she was

But he just left.

more heartless than

was

why are

wiped

she

eyes hurt from the

the letter on the floor and picked it up

slowly took the letter and ripped it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears

let’s

understood that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as

to prevent her

eyes, Mark’s actions

she said, “Ross, please accompany

trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

one mentioned

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

left behind only a letter

without a trace of

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him for the

vanished

forgot there had been such a person in

whispered “dad” in his sleep at night, calling out to Mark as

day, Cecilia neither called Mark

her mind, Mark ceased

casting a chilly ambiance