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.

good as you, Mr. Evans, having so

words

of an outsider, Mark

Albert was sensible.

you in the car. You two

reassuringly and added, “Mr. Evans, it seems

cradled in his arms,

toward the door,

clasped her hand. He said in a hushed tone,

his hand and whispered, “I’m

Uncle Mark, just this

caressed her face, his

“How is the baby?”

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

he was

mood, subsequently affecting his health. She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment, she

she met his

appeared pale and

at her, a soft smile playing on his

the weight of his

moment, an indescribable ache

and composed Uncle Mark she had

was just an ordinary man

even admit

caught

back. Please take care of

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

up at

She spoke softly.

from now,

gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At

were exchanged between

remain by his

up

children became their

A wave of sadness washed over her, and she wandered to

long time, she let her tears flow

the transformations this affliction had wrought upon

separation, she wished for the robust

the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the

divulged it just

he had

accompany her for a prenatal check-up before he had

Cecilia descended the stairs.

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

delighted to

red eyes?”

the back seat and retorted, “It’s none of

fastened his seat belt

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

desire to

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

her tears away, trying to compose

are you still up for

Even though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it

result, they headed to the

was Cecilia’s

accompanied

she refrained from inviting her

dropped Cecilia off at the ward

her a reassuring

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

into

was neatly made as though it had never been

devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

pulled out a letter from her pocket and handed it to

letter left for Cecilia by

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words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

single sheet of paper inside. The words

wait for

a good man, seize

slipped from her

head, unable to bring herself to pick it

down her

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 for my health, and bring you

hadn’t found

told her not

really waiting

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

simply thought about letting him

had simply hoped her presence would provide him with

the end, he

offered a plethora of choices, but he never chose to stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18

was over

consideration, especially since she

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless than

was

Fowler, why

gently wiped her tears

she said,

hurt from the

letter on the floor

it to shreds. She managed

let’s just forget about

understood that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a real

seemed designed to prevent her from

Mark’s actions

quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany me to my prenatal

he wordlessly escorted her out

one mentioned

that Mark’s condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged

left behind only a letter

departed without a trace

to

that day on, Mark had vanished from both the Fowler family and

forgot there had been such a person in their

calling

neither called Mark nor reached out to

her mind, Mark ceased

settled in, casting a