A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1801-1810

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,

words of a wounded

an outsider, Mark

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should sort out this

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

Edwin cradled in his arms, Albert

toward the

hand. He said in a hushed tone,

off his hand and whispered, “I’m

Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up, but she

caressed her

“How is the baby?”

out at Mark and argued for

he was

hadn’t really contemplated

met his

appeared

back at her, a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged

weight of his

an indescribable ache

composed Uncle Mark she had admired

just an

admit

caught in her

going back. Please

next prenatal check-up? I’ll

looked up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now,

silent. He simply brushed his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that

promises were

she would remain by his

he didn’t bring up

two children became

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

a long time, she

transformations this affliction had wrought upon

wished

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

divulged

anymore, he had to seek medical help

why he wanted to accompany her for a prenatal

Cecilia descended the stairs.

stepped out of the car and opened the door for her as

you be delighted to meet your old

red eyes?”

the back seat and

his seat belt and glanced

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

no desire

“In my opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told,

away, trying

up for

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

they headed to the

Cecilia’s tears, her

Ross accompanied Cecilia to her prenatal

had intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her family this

Cecilia off at the

her

the door and stepped inside. The

into the

was neatly made as

devoid

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

pulled out a

a letter left

ɴøᴠel.nᴇt website

scrawled on

To Cecilia.

finding only a single sheet of paper

don’t wait for

meet a good man,

from her

lowered her head, unable to bring herself to pick

streamed down

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

hadn’t found the answer

had told

she really waiting

She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her

thought about letting him pick their

hoped her presence would provide him with the courage he needed to keep

end, he left her behind

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 years old again, she might have just rushed to him

was over 30 years old

more to take into consideration, especially since she was

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless

and was taken aback upon entering

why are you

wiped her tears

not crying,” she said, her voice

eyes hurt from

the floor and picked

shreds. She managed a smile, tears

now on, let’s just forget about

Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

him as

his choice seemed designed to prevent

Mark’s actions felt unbearably

“Ross, please accompany me

wordlessly escorted her out

one mentioned the

Peter had

left behind only a letter for

without a trace of

allow Cecilia to see him

Mark had vanished from both the

forgot there had been such a

at night, calling out to Mark as if he were

neither called Mark nor reached out to

her mind, Mark ceased to

settled in, casting a

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