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.

were the words of a

presence of an outsider, Mark chose not

Albert was sensible.

the car. You two should

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

cradled in his arms, Albert

headed toward the

out and clasped her hand.

gently shook off his hand

fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt

caressed her face,

“How is the baby?”

past, she might have lashed out at Mark and

he was

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

she met

face appeared pale and

soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with a

sensed the weight

moment, an indescribable

and composed

an

couldn’t even admit to

voice caught

back. Please take care of

next prenatal check-up? I’ll come with

up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now, at

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

promises were

she would remain by his

didn’t bring up

two children became

ward. A wave of sadness washed over her, and she wandered

long time, she let

the transformations this affliction had wrought upon

pondered, even despite their separation, she wished for the robust Mr. Evans she once

time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration

hadn’t divulged it just

he

for a prenatal check-up before

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet

red eyes?” he

back seat and retorted,

fastened his seat

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

desire 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 be told, he’s quite handsome, not any

wiped her tears away, trying to compose

still up for

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

result, they headed to

that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow

later, Ross accompanied

she

Cecilia off at

flashed her a

and stepped inside. The moment she entered, she

into

bed was neatly made as though

and orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

nurse on her rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a

a letter left for Cecilia by

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words scrawled

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The

wait

a good

letter slipped from

to bring herself to pick

down her cheeks,

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

hadn’t found the answer

he had told

she really

didn’t, not really. She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join

had simply thought about letting him pick their

presence would provide him

the end, he left her behind

her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years old again, she

was over 30

into consideration, especially

But he just left.

seemed more heartless than

sensed something amiss and was taken aback upon entering the

Fowler, why are

wiped her

crying,” she said, her voice

eyes hurt from

observed the letter on the floor and picked it

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

now on, let’s just forget about this

Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him as a real

designed to prevent her from bidding him

Mark’s actions

said, “Ross, please

and he wordlessly escorted her out

one mentioned the incident

Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged

behind only a letter for

had departed without a trace

allow Cecilia to see him for

Mark had vanished

everyone forgot there had been such a person in their

at night, calling out to Mark

Cecilia neither called Mark nor

Mark ceased

in, casting a chilly