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,

the words of a

outsider, Mark

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should sort

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

cradled in his

toward

reached out and clasped her hand. He

shook off his hand

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

gently caressed her face, his

“How is the baby?”

Mark and argued for a long time

he was

she expressed her anger, it might worsen his mood, subsequently affecting his health. She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment, she wanted him to stay

she met

face appeared pale and

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

sensed the weight of his

an indescribable ache gripped

if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she had admired had

an

admit to

caught in

Please take care

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

up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now, at nine in

his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark

were exchanged between

didn’t assure him she would remain by his side once

didn’t bring up the topic of

became their sole

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

time, she let

illness and the transformations this affliction had

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

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

divulged it just

he had

he wanted to accompany her for

Cecilia descended the stairs.

despite their strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and opened the

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet your

red eyes?”

the back seat and

his seat

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 a pity if

no desire

continued, “In my opinion, you should 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

her tears away, trying to compose

you still up for dinner?”

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

a result, they headed to

was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in every

Ross accompanied Cecilia

she refrained

Cecilia off at

her a

The moment she entered, she noticed the ward was

streamed into the

neatly made as though it had never

devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

was a letter left for

website

several words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

promptly tore open the envelope, finding only a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on it

wait

a good man,

letter slipped from her trembling

lowered her head, unable to bring herself to pick

streamed down her

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

hadn’t found

had told her not

she really waiting for

simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her

had simply thought about letting him pick

would provide him with the courage

he left her behind once

but he never chose to stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she

she was over 30

into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

seemed more heartless than

amiss and was taken

Fowler, why

wiped her tears

not crying,” she said, her voice

eyes hurt

observed the letter on the floor and picked it

slowly took the letter and ripped it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening in her

on, let’s just forget about this

Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

him as

designed to prevent her from bidding him

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s

quivered as she said, “Ross, please

he wordlessly

no one mentioned

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

only a letter for

departed without a

to allow Cecilia to see him for the last

day on, Mark had vanished from

everyone forgot there had been such a person

“dad” in his sleep at night, calling out to Mark as if

called Mark

mind, Mark

in, casting a chilly ambiance