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, having

were the words of

outsider, Mark

Albert was sensible.

You two should

added, “Mr. Evans, it seems

Edwin cradled in his

headed toward

and clasped her hand. He

shook off his hand

tenderly apologized, “It’s all my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up, but she

gently caressed her face, his

“How is the baby?”

lashed out at Mark and argued for a

he was

she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment, she wanted him to stay healthy. So,

she met his

face appeared pale

smile playing

sensed the weight of

that moment, an indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

confident and composed Uncle

was just an ordinary man

admit

caught

back. Please take care

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

looked up at

She spoke softly.

from now, at nine in

of the

promises were exchanged

him she would remain by

bring up the topic of

children became their sole

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

a long time, she

the transformations this affliction had wrought upon

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

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

divulged it

wasn’t enough anymore, he had to seek medical help

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car and opened the

you be delighted to meet your old

red eyes?”

and retorted, “It’s none

his seat

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 now you’re pregnant. It would be

desire to

him by your side; make sure to torture him and make him

wiped her tears away, trying

up for dinner?” she

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

a result, they

all Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s

weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia

she refrained from inviting her family this

Cecilia off

flashed her a

and stepped inside. The moment she entered, she noticed the ward was impeccably

streamed into

bed 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

left for Cecilia

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words scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

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

wait

meet a good man,

from her trembling

to bring herself to

streamed down

Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter

hadn’t found

had told her not to

she really

and anticipated that he would

simply thought about letting him pick their

him with the courage he needed to keep

he left her

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

was over 30 years

more to take into consideration, especially

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless

sensed something amiss and was taken aback upon

Fowler, why

wiped her

not crying,” she said,

hurt from

the letter on the floor and picked it

slowly took the letter and ripped it to shreds. She

now on, let’s

Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as a real

his choice seemed designed to prevent her from bidding him

eyes, Mark’s actions felt unbearably

“Ross, please accompany me to my

heart trembled, and he wordlessly escorted

mentioned

had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged

only a

had departed without

allow Cecilia to see

on, Mark had vanished from both

been

sleep at night, calling out to Mark as

day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor

Mark ceased

a chilly ambiance