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.

good as you, Mr. Evans, having so many

words

presence of an outsider, Mark chose not to

Albert was sensible.

wait you in the car. You two

smiled reassuringly and added, “Mr. Evans, it

cradled in his arms, Albert made his

headed toward

out and clasped her hand. He said in

gently shook off his

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

gently caressed her

“How is the baby?”

the past, she might have lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time because he had hurt

he was

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

she met

face appeared pale and

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

the weight

indescribable

the confident and composed Uncle Mark

just an

admit to

caught

going back. Please take care of

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up at

She spoke softly.

now,

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

were

would remain by his side once

bring up the

two children became their sole

sadness washed over her, and

a long time, she

transformations

even despite their separation, she wished for

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

divulged it just

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

for a

Cecilia descended the stairs.

strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and opened the door for her as

delighted to meet your

the red eyes?” he

into the back seat and

seat

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

no desire

sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told, he’s quite handsome, not any

away, trying to compose

up for

though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still

they headed to

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

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to

had intended to join her, she refrained from

Cecilia off at

flashed her a reassuring

inside. The

into

neatly made as

spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her

a letter left for Cecilia

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words scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

the envelope, finding only a single sheet

wait for

a good man, seize

from

lowered her head, unable to

streamed down

waiting for Mark. Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew. I’ll commit

found the answer

had told

she really waiting

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

about letting him pick

her presence would provide him with the courage he needed to keep

in the end, 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 have

was over 30

had more to take into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

seemed more heartless

something amiss and was taken aback upon

Fowler, why are you

wiped her tears

not crying,” she said, her

hurt

the letter on the floor and

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

from now on, let’s

Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a real

choice seemed designed to

Mark’s actions

said, “Ross, please accompany me to my prenatal

heart trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out

one mentioned

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

only a letter

departed without a trace

not to allow Cecilia to see him for the last

day on, Mark had vanished from both

forgot there had been such a

sleep at night, calling out to

called Mark nor reached out to

Mark ceased

in, casting a chilly ambiance over the