A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1801-1810

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,

words of

outsider,

Albert was sensible.

wait you in the car. You two should sort

Evans, it seems there’s a

Edwin cradled in his

headed toward

hand. He said in a

his hand and whispered,

her anger, Mark tenderly apologized, “It’s all my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle

gently caressed her face,

“How is the baby?”

might have lashed out at Mark and argued for a

he was

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

she met

appeared pale

a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged

the weight

moment, an indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

the confident and composed Uncle Mark she had admired

was just an

couldn’t even admit to feeling

voice caught in

going back. Please take care

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

looked up at

She spoke softly.

from now, at

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

promises were exchanged

him she would remain by his side once he

he didn’t bring up

two children became their

over her, and she wandered to the end of the corridor,

a long time, she let her tears

transformations this affliction had wrought upon

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

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

hadn’t divulged it

treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to

wanted to accompany her for a prenatal check-up

Cecilia descended the stairs.

stepped out of the car and

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet

red eyes?” he

settled into the back seat and retorted, “It’s

seat belt

in your affairs? 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

desire to talk

and continued, “In my opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture him

her tears away,

still up for dinner?”

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

result, they

evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in

Ross accompanied Cecilia to

had intended to join her, she refrained from inviting

dropped Cecilia off

flashed her a reassuring

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

into the

neatly made as

orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

was a letter left

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several words scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper

don’t wait for

good man,

slipped from her trembling

unable to bring herself to

down

if she was waiting for Mark. Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words,

hadn’t found the answer

he had told her not

really

come over and anticipated that he would join her for

about letting him pick

provide him with the courage he

end, he

couldn’t help but

was over

take into consideration,

But he just left.

more

and was taken aback upon

Fowler, why are you

gently wiped her tears

she said, her voice

hurt from the

on the

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

now on, let’s just

understood that Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

over him

choice seemed designed to

eyes, Mark’s actions

“Ross, please accompany me

heart trembled, and he wordlessly

mentioned the

night. Peter had contacted the hospital in

behind only

had departed without

allow Cecilia to see

day on, Mark had vanished

everyone forgot there had been such a person in their

at night, calling out to Mark

day, Cecilia neither called Mark

mind, Mark ceased

a chilly ambiance over

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