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 good as you, Mr. Evans, having

were the words

outsider, Mark

Albert was sensible.

wait you in the car. You two

Evans, it seems there’s

his arms, Albert

headed toward the door,

clasped her hand. He said in a hushed tone,

shook off his hand and whispered,

your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears

caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

at Mark and argued for a long time because he had

he was

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 wanted him to stay healthy. So, despite her pain, she suppressed her grievances and replied, “The

met

face appeared pale

her, a soft smile playing on his lips,

sensed the weight

indescribable ache

as if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she had admired had

just an ordinary

couldn’t even admit

caught in

Please take care

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

looked up at

She spoke softly.

from now, at nine in the

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

were

assure him she would remain

up

became their sole

and she wandered

long time, she let her tears

Mark’s illness and the transformations this affliction had

wished for the robust Mr. Evans

the aisle’s

divulged

anymore, he had to seek medical help

for a prenatal

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car and opened the

be delighted to meet your old

the red

the back seat and

fastened his seat belt and

It was 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 now you’re

desire

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 your arrogant

away, trying

up for dinner?”

him, he felt it would still be nice for him to check on her every

result, they headed to

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

accompanied Cecilia

her, she refrained from inviting

off

flashed her

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

into

as though it had never

orderly, devoid of any trace of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her

letter left

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were several words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

single sheet of paper inside.

don’t wait for

a good man, seize

slipped from her trembling

unable to

streamed down her

waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew.

hadn’t found the answer

he had told her not to

really waiting

over and anticipated that he would

thought about letting him

provide him with the

he left her behind once

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

she was over 30 years old

consideration, especially

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless than

and was taken

Fowler, why are

wiped her tears

she

eyes hurt from

the letter on the

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

from now on, let’s just forget about this

that Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as a real

choice seemed designed to prevent her from

Mark’s

“Ross, please accompany me

and he wordlessly escorted her out

mentioned

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

behind only a letter

without a

to see him for the last

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

been such a person in their

in his sleep at night, calling out to Mark

that day, Cecilia neither called

mind, Mark ceased

settled in, casting a

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