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

were the words of

of an outsider,

Albert was sensible.

You two

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

with Edwin cradled in his arms, Albert made his

toward the

her hand. He said in a

shook off his hand and whispered, “I’m

fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up, but she held them

her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

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

he

mood, subsequently affecting his health. She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t

she met

appeared pale

her, a soft smile playing

sensed the weight

moment, an indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

if the confident and composed Uncle Mark

was just an ordinary

admit to feeling

caught in her

going back. Please take care of

your next prenatal check-up? I’ll

up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now, at nine in the

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

were exchanged

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

he didn’t bring up the

became

ward. A wave of sadness washed over her, and she

time, she let her tears

and the transformations this affliction

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

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

hadn’t divulged it just

enough anymore, he

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

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

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet your old

the red eyes?”

back seat and retorted, “It’s none

seat belt and

eye on you. She was worried you’d be upset and might experience abdominal

desire to talk

“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,

her tears away, trying to compose

still up

it would still

result, they

observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears,

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to her

to join her, she refrained from inviting her family

off at the

flashed her a

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

into

bed was neatly made as though it had

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled

a letter left for Cecilia by

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several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on

wait for

you meet a good man, seize your

letter slipped from

head, unable to bring herself to pick it

streamed down

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

found the

told her not

really waiting for

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

letting him pick

provide him with the courage he

end, he left her behind once

bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years old again,

was over 30 years old

take into consideration, especially since she

But he just left.

one seemed more

amiss and was taken aback upon entering the

why are

wiped her

crying,” she

eyes hurt

letter on the floor and

and ripped it to shreds.

from now on, let’s just forget about this

that Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him as a real

choice seemed designed to prevent her from bidding

eyes, Mark’s actions felt unbearably

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

he wordlessly escorted

one mentioned the incident

condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in

only a letter for

departed without a trace

to allow Cecilia to see him

on, Mark had vanished from both the Fowler

forgot there had been such a person

at night, calling

called Mark nor reached out

Mark ceased to

casting a chilly