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, Mr. Evans, having

the words of a

outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

the car. You two should sort

added, “Mr. Evans, it seems there’s

his arms, Albert made his

toward

her hand. He said in a hushed

gently shook off his

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

her face, his

“How is the baby?”

at Mark and argued for a

now, he

kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him

met his

appeared pale and

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

weight of his

that moment, an indescribable

and composed Uncle Mark she had admired had

an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit to

voice caught

going back. Please

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

looked up

She spoke softly.

now, at nine

reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed both like a guardian

promises were

assure him she would remain by his

didn’t bring up the topic of

children became their sole

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

she let her tears flow

the transformations this affliction had wrought upon

their separation, she wished for the robust

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

hadn’t divulged it just

he had to seek medical help

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and

you be delighted to meet

the red eyes?” he

the back seat and retorted, “It’s none

seat belt and

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

had no desire

torture him and make him feel the pain…

her tears away,

up for dinner?” she

though he knew Rena wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would

they headed

all Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears,

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to

intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her family

Cecilia off at the ward

her a reassuring

The moment she entered, she noticed the ward

streamed into the

bed was neatly made as though it

orderly, devoid of any trace of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

left for Cecilia

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were several words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The words

don’t wait

a good man, seize your

from her

lowered her head, unable to bring herself

down her

she waiting for him to recover, to utter

found the

told her

really waiting for

didn’t, not really. She had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up

had simply thought about letting

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

the end, he

plethora of choices, but he 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

over 30 years

more to take into consideration, especially since she

But he just left.

seemed more heartless

something amiss and was taken aback upon entering the

why are you

wiped her

crying,” she said, her voice

eyes hurt

the floor and

it to shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening in her

let’s

understood that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him

to

Mark’s

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

wordlessly escorted her out of the

mentioned the incident

digging and discovered that Mark’s condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged for Mark to be transferred

only a letter

departed without a trace of

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him

Mark had vanished

forgot there had been such a person in

night, calling out to Mark as

Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached out to

Mark

a chilly ambiance over