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,

words of

outsider,

Albert was sensible.

You two should sort out

“Mr. Evans, it seems there’s a significant

his

headed toward

out and clasped her hand. He said

gently shook off his hand and whispered,

“It’s all my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia

gently caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

have lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time because he had hurt her

now, he

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

met his

appeared

a soft smile playing on

weight

that moment, an indescribable ache

was as if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she

an

couldn’t even admit to feeling

caught

back. Please take care

inquired, “When is your next

up

She spoke softly.

now, at

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

promises were exchanged

remain by his side

bring up the

became

her, and she wandered to

time, she let her tears

illness and the transformations

despite their separation, she wished for the robust Mr.

lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration

divulged it just

treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to seek

to accompany her for a prenatal check-up before

Cecilia descended the stairs.

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

delighted to meet your old

red eyes?” he

seat and retorted, “It’s

seat

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?

had no desire

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 less

away, trying to

you still up for

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

result, they headed to the

was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in

Ross accompanied Cecilia to her prenatal

join her, she refrained from

off at the ward

flashed her a

the door and stepped inside. The moment she entered,

streamed into the

made as though

and orderly, devoid of any

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

a letter left for Cecilia by

website

several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

finding only a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on

don’t wait

good

letter slipped from

head, unable to bring

down her

she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin

hadn’t found the answer

he had told her

really waiting for

that he would

thought about letting him

her presence would provide him

he left her

circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years

was over

into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

more heartless than

something amiss and was taken aback upon entering the

Fowler, why

wiped

not crying,” she said, her

eyes hurt from the

letter on the floor

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

now on, let’s just forget about

Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as a real

his choice seemed designed to prevent her from bidding him

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s

quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany me

he wordlessly escorted her out of

mentioned

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

behind only a letter

departed without a

not to allow Cecilia to see

vanished from both

forgot there had been such a person

night, calling out to Mark as

neither called Mark

her mind, Mark ceased to

a chilly