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.

not as good as you, Mr. Evans,

the words of

presence of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

car. You two should sort

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

cradled in his

headed toward the

and clasped her hand.

gently shook off his hand

your Uncle Mark, just this

caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

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

now, he was

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 baby

she met his

appeared

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

weight

an indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

and composed Uncle Mark she

just an

even admit

voice caught

Please take care

your next prenatal check-up?

looked up at

She spoke softly.

now, at

of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed both like a

promises were exchanged between

she would remain

bring up the topic of

became

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

a long time, she let her tears flow

and the transformations this affliction

wished

she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored

divulged it just

wasn’t enough anymore, he

wanted to accompany her for a prenatal check-up before he

Cecilia descended the stairs.

out of the

be delighted to

red

the back seat and retorted, “It’s none

his seat belt

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

no desire to talk

torture

her tears away, trying to

are 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

result, they

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

weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to her

to join her, she refrained from inviting her

off at

flashed her

stepped inside. The

streamed into the

bed was neatly made as

orderly, devoid of any

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from

letter left for Cecilia

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words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

only a single sheet of paper inside. The words

don’t wait for

meet a good man, seize

letter slipped from her

to bring herself to

streamed down

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

hadn’t found the answer

he had told her not to

she really

come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up like

letting him

her presence would provide him with the courage he

end, he left her

stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but

was over 30 years old

into consideration, especially

But he just left.

more heartless

was taken aback upon entering the

why

gently wiped her tears

crying,” she said, her

eyes hurt

observed the letter on the floor and picked it up

slowly took the letter and ripped it to shreds. She managed

from now on, let’s just forget about

understood that Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him as

choice seemed designed to prevent her

eyes, Mark’s actions felt

she said, “Ross, please accompany me to

he wordlessly

no one mentioned the

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

behind only

departed without

to allow Cecilia to see him for the

day on, Mark had vanished from both the

everyone forgot there had been such

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

neither called Mark nor reached out

her mind, Mark ceased to

settled in, casting a