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

words of a wounded

presence of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

car. You two should

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

his arms, Albert made his

toward the door,

her hand. He said in a hushed tone,

his hand

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

gently caressed her

“How is the baby?”

out at Mark and argued for a

now, he was

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

met his

appeared pale

a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with

sensed the weight of his

moment, an indescribable

was as if the confident and composed Uncle

was just an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit

caught

Please take care

next

up at

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now,

hair, reminiscent of the

were exchanged between

remain by

he didn’t bring up the topic of

two children became their

wave of sadness washed over her, and she wandered to the end of the corridor,

she let her tears flow

Mark’s illness and the transformations this affliction had

despite their separation, she wished

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

divulged

anymore, he had to seek medical help

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

of the car and opened the door for her as

be delighted to meet

red

settled into the back seat and retorted, “It’s none

seat belt and glanced

you think I willingly involve myself 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

no desire to talk to

sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be

wiped her tears away, trying to

you still up

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

a result, they headed to the

Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable

Ross accompanied Cecilia to

she refrained from inviting

dropped Cecilia off at

flashed her a

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

into the

was neatly made as though

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

left for

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several words scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

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

wait for

good man, seize your

from her

head, unable to bring herself

streamed down

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

found the

had told her

she really waiting

had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up like

about letting him pick

him with the courage he needed to keep

he left her behind

by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that

she was over 30 years

to take into consideration, especially since she was

But he just left.

more heartless

was taken aback upon entering the

why

wiped

crying,” she said, her voice

eyes hurt from the

the letter on the floor

letter and ripped it to shreds. She managed

let’s just forget

that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

over him as a real

his choice seemed designed to prevent her from bidding

eyes, Mark’s actions

“Ross, please accompany me to

trembled, and he wordlessly

mentioned the

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

only a

had departed without a trace

to allow Cecilia to see him for

day on, Mark had vanished from

been

in his sleep at night, calling

day, Cecilia neither called

Mark

settled in, casting a chilly ambiance