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.

as good as you, Mr. Evans, having so

the words of

outsider, Mark chose not to

Albert was sensible.

You two should sort

added, “Mr. Evans, it seems there’s

with Edwin cradled in his arms, Albert made

toward the door,

hand. He

gently shook off his

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

gently caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

at Mark and

now, he

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

met his

face appeared

a soft smile playing on

weight

indescribable ache gripped

was as if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she

was just an ordinary

couldn’t even admit to feeling

caught in

going back. Please take care

inquired, “When is your next prenatal check-up?

looked up at

She spoke softly.

now, at nine in the

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

were exchanged

assure him she would remain by his side

he didn’t bring up the

became their

washed over her, and she wandered to the

she let her tears flow

the transformations this affliction had wrought upon

their separation, she wished for the

know was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at the ward’s

divulged it just

local treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to

was why he wanted to accompany her for a

Cecilia descended the stairs.

immediately stepped out of the car and

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet your

red

and retorted, “It’s

seat belt and

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

had no desire

opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told, he’s

her tears away,

up for dinner?”

knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him to check on her every

a result, they headed to the

observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears,

accompanied Cecilia

Mark had intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her family this

dropped Cecilia off

flashed her a

the door and stepped inside. The

into

was neatly made as though

devoid

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

was a letter left for Cecilia

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several words scrawled

To Cecilia.

the envelope, finding only a single sheet of paper

don’t wait

good man, seize

letter slipped from

unable to bring herself to pick it

down her

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

hadn’t found the

told

really waiting for

She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her

had simply thought about letting him pick their baby’s

simply hoped her presence would provide him with

the end, he left

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

into consideration,

But he just left.

seemed more

something amiss and was taken aback

why

wiped her

not crying,” she

hurt

on the floor and picked it up

shreds. She managed a

on, let’s just forget about

understood that Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a real

designed to prevent her from bidding him

eyes, Mark’s actions

she said, “Ross, please accompany me to my

wordlessly escorted

mentioned

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

left behind only a

without

not to allow Cecilia to

Mark had vanished from both the

everyone forgot there had been such a

calling

day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached

Mark ceased to

in, casting a chilly ambiance