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 a wounded

outsider,

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should sort out

smiled reassuringly and added, “Mr. Evans,

in his arms, Albert made his

headed toward the door,

clasped her hand. He

off his hand and

Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt

her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

past, she might have lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time because he

he

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 healthy. So, despite her pain, she suppressed

she met

appeared

smile playing on his lips,

weight of

an indescribable

as if the confident and composed Uncle Mark

was just an ordinary man

even admit to

voice caught

going back. Please

inquired, “When is your next

looked up at

She spoke softly.

now,

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

were exchanged between

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

up the topic

children became their sole

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

a long time, she let her tears flow

the transformations

she wished for the robust Mr. Evans

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

hadn’t divulged

he had to

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

of the car and opened the door for her as

you be delighted to

the red eyes?”

seat and retorted, “It’s none of

his seat belt

you 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

desire to

to torture

her tears away, trying to compose

you still up

Albert wanted to. Even though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would

they headed to the

observed that evening was Cecilia’s

weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia

Mark had intended to join her, she refrained

Cecilia off at the

her a reassuring

gently knocked on the door and stepped inside. The

streamed into

was neatly made as though it had never been

and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her

a letter left for

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were several words scrawled

To Cecilia.

only a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on

don’t wait for

good man, seize your

letter slipped from her trembling

head, unable to bring herself to pick

streamed down her cheeks,

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

hadn’t found the answer

had told her not to

really

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

thought about letting him pick their

presence would provide him with

end, he left

by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but

she was over 30 years

to take into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

more heartless

sensed something amiss and was taken aback upon entering

Fowler, why are you

gently wiped her

she said, her voice

eyes hurt from the

the letter on the floor and picked it up

letter and ripped it to shreds.

now on, let’s just

Mark’s illness

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a

his choice seemed designed to prevent her

eyes, Mark’s actions

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

and he wordlessly escorted her out

mentioned the incident

that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged for Mark

left behind only a

departed without a

chose not to allow Cecilia to see

vanished from both the Fowler family

forgot there had been

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

that day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached out to

Mark ceased

a chilly ambiance