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.

good as you, Mr.

the words of a

an outsider, Mark chose not

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two should

Evans, it seems

cradled in his arms, Albert made

toward

out and clasped her hand. He

off his hand and whispered, “I’m

you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this

her face,

“How is the baby?”

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

now, he

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 met

appeared

back at her, a soft smile playing on his

the weight of his

indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

as if the confident and composed Uncle

just an ordinary

admit to feeling

caught in

Please take care of

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

up

She spoke softly.

from now, at nine in

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

promises were exchanged between

remain

up

became their

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

time, she let

Mark’s illness and the transformations this affliction had

their separation, she wished for the robust Mr. Evans she

at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at the ward’s

divulged it

treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he had to seek medical help

to accompany her for a prenatal check-up before

Cecilia descended the stairs.

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

you be delighted to meet your

red eyes?” he

back seat and retorted, “It’s none

his seat belt and glanced

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

had no desire to talk

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

away, trying to

up

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

a result, they headed to the

was Cecilia’s

accompanied

she refrained from inviting her family

dropped Cecilia off at the

flashed her

The moment she entered, she noticed the ward was

into

was neatly made as

and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

Cecilia, noticing her confusion. She pulled out a letter from her

left for Cecilia

website on Gøøglᴇ to access

were several words scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

single sheet of

wait

meet a good man, seize your

letter slipped from her trembling

head, unable to bring

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

found the

told her

really

had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal check-up

letting him pick

presence would provide him with the courage he

the end, he left

circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years

over 30

more to take into consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

one seemed more heartless

amiss and was taken aback upon entering

Fowler, why

wiped her tears

crying,” she said,

hurt from

the letter on the floor and picked it up

shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening

let’s just

Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a

choice seemed designed to prevent

eyes, Mark’s actions felt unbearably

“Ross, please accompany me to my prenatal

wordlessly escorted her out of

no one mentioned

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

left behind only a letter

had departed without a

allow Cecilia to see him

on, Mark had vanished from both the Fowler

forgot there had been such

in his sleep at night, calling out to

neither called Mark

her mind, Mark ceased

settled in, casting a chilly ambiance over