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

the words of a

of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

you in the car. You two should

Evans, it seems there’s a significant misunderstanding

his arms, Albert

headed toward the door,

hand. He said

shook off his

my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up,

gently caressed her face,

“How is the baby?”

out at Mark and argued for a long time

now, he

anger, it might worsen his mood, subsequently affecting his health. She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t

she met his

appeared

playing on his lips, tinged with a hint

weight of

indescribable ache gripped

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

was just an ordinary

even admit to

voice caught

Please take care

next prenatal check-up? I’ll

looked up

She spoke softly.

from now, at

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

promises were

assure him she would remain by his side once

bring up the topic

became

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

long time, she let her

and the transformations this affliction had wrought

separation, she wished

the aisle’s end,

hadn’t divulged

he had to seek medical help

he wanted to accompany her for a

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car and opened the door for her

you be delighted to meet

the red eyes?”

seat and

fastened his seat belt and

asked me to keep an eye on you. She was worried you’d be upset and might experience abdominal pain.

no desire to talk to

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

her tears away, trying to

you still up for dinner?”

Albert wanted to. Even though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him to check on her every once in

they

was Cecilia’s tears,

Ross accompanied Cecilia

had intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her

Cecilia off

her a

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

streamed into

bed was neatly made as though it had never

devoid of any trace of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

She pulled out a letter from her pocket and handed it

left for

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several words scrawled

To Cecilia.

finding only a single sheet of paper inside.

wait

you meet a good man, seize

slipped from her trembling

her head, unable to bring herself to

streamed down her

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

found the

had told

she really

not really. She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up

simply thought about letting him pick

simply hoped her presence would provide him with

end, he

of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been

over

consideration, especially

But he just left.

one seemed more

was taken aback upon

Fowler, why are you

gently wiped her

not crying,” she said,

hurt from the

on the floor

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

on, let’s just forget about this

understood that Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him as

seemed designed to prevent her from

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s actions felt

voice quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany me

trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of

no one mentioned the

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

left behind only a

without

not to allow Cecilia to see him for

day on, Mark had vanished from both

there had been such a person

sleep at night, calling

called Mark nor reached out to

Mark ceased

settled in, casting a chilly ambiance