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.

you, Mr.

words of

an outsider, Mark

Albert was sensible.

wait you in the car. You two should sort

Evans, it seems there’s

Edwin cradled in his arms, Albert made

headed toward

clasped her hand. He said in

off his hand and

her anger, Mark tenderly apologized, “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?”

the past, she might have lashed out at Mark and

now, he was

she hadn’t really contemplated a future

met

face appeared pale and

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

the weight of

moment, an indescribable ache

as if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she had admired had

was just an

even admit to

caught in her

going back. Please take

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

looked up

She spoke softly.

from now, at

gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed both like

promises were exchanged

remain by his side once

bring up the

two children became

sadness washed over her, and she

she let her tears

and the transformations this affliction

she wished for the robust Mr. Evans she

didn’t know was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at the ward’s door and watching

divulged it

wasn’t enough anymore, he had to

was why he wanted to accompany her for a prenatal

Cecilia descended the stairs.

stepped out of the car and opened the

you be delighted to meet your

red eyes?”

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

his seat belt and

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 now you’re pregnant. It would be a pity if he doesn’t

desire

your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth be told, he’s quite handsome,

away, trying to compose

are you still up

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

result, they

that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her

Ross accompanied

join her, she refrained from inviting her family this

dropped Cecilia off

flashed her a

knocked on the door and stepped inside. The moment she

into the

was neatly made as

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of any

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

letter left for

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scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on

don’t wait

a good

from

head, unable to bring

streamed down her cheeks,

to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew.

found the answer

had told her not

she really

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

thought about letting him pick their baby’s

him

end, he

couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years old again, she might have just rushed to

over 30 years

to take into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

more heartless than

was taken aback upon entering the

Fowler, why are you

wiped her

she said,

hurt from the

letter on the

the letter and ripped it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening

let’s just

understood that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

over him

seemed designed to prevent her from

eyes, Mark’s

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

wordlessly escorted her

no one mentioned the

had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the

left behind only

without a trace

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him for

on, Mark had vanished from both the Fowler family

forgot there had been

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

called Mark nor

mind, Mark ceased to

casting a chilly ambiance over the