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 you, Mr. Evans, having

were the words

presence of an outsider, Mark chose not

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should sort

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

cradled in his

headed toward the

and clasped her hand.

shook off his hand and

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

caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

might have lashed out at Mark and argued for a long

now, he

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

she met

appeared pale and

soft smile playing on his

the weight of his

moment, an indescribable ache gripped

the confident and composed Uncle

was just an

couldn’t even admit to

voice caught in

Please take

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

up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now,

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

were exchanged

she would remain by

didn’t bring up the topic

two children became their sole

and she wandered to the end of

time, she let her tears flow

the transformations this affliction had

she wished for the robust Mr. Evans she

at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at

divulged it

local treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

despite their strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and opened the door for her as

delighted to meet

red eyes?” he

and retorted, “It’s none of

his seat belt

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

had no desire to

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

her tears away, trying to

up for

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

result, they headed to

all Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears,

weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia

intended to join her, she refrained

Cecilia off at the ward

flashed her a reassuring

door and stepped inside. The moment she

streamed into the

was neatly made as though

spotless and orderly, devoid of any

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

rounds approached Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her pocket and handed it to

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words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

envelope, finding only a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on it were

wait for

you meet a good

from her

to bring herself to pick it

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

told her not

really waiting

that he

about letting him pick their

her presence would provide him with

in the end, he left her behind once

of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but

over 30 years

consideration, especially since

But he just left.

seemed more heartless

was taken aback

Fowler, why are you

wiped

not crying,” she said, her

eyes hurt

on the floor and picked

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

let’s just forget

Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a real

his choice seemed designed to prevent her from

Mark’s actions felt

said, “Ross, please accompany me to my

heart trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her

one mentioned the

did some digging and discovered that Mark’s condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the

only a letter

departed without

Cecilia to see him for the last

that day on, Mark had vanished from

been such

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

neither called Mark nor

mind, Mark

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