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. Evans,

the words

the presence of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

car. You

“Mr. Evans, it seems there’s a significant

in his arms,

headed toward the door,

out and clasped her hand. He said in a hushed tone,

shook off his

my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up,

her face, his

“How is the baby?”

out at Mark and argued for a long time because

he

hadn’t really

she met

appeared pale and

playing on his

sensed the weight of his

an indescribable ache gripped Cecilia’s

if the confident and composed Uncle

an

couldn’t even admit to feeling

voice caught in her

back. Please take care

“When is your next

looked up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now, at nine in the

simply brushed his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the

promises were exchanged

remain by his

up the

became their sole

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

she let her

transformations this affliction had

she wished for

didn’t know was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end,

hadn’t divulged it just

enough anymore, he had

her for a prenatal check-up

Cecilia descended the stairs.

despite their strained relationship, immediately stepped out of the car and opened

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet your old

red eyes?”

seat and retorted,

seat belt and

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

had no desire

by your side; make sure to torture him and make him feel the pain… Truth

wiped her tears away, trying

are you still up

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

they headed to the

Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to her

to join her, she refrained from

dropped Cecilia off at

her a

inside. The moment she entered, she noticed the ward was

streamed into the

neatly made as

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

left for Cecilia by

website on Gøøglᴇ

were several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The

wait

good man, seize your

letter slipped from her trembling

to

streamed down her

utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew. I’ll commit to daily exercises, care

hadn’t found

he had told her not to

she really waiting for

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

about letting him

provide him with

in the end, he left her behind

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 again, she might have just

over 30 years

had more to take into consideration, especially since she was

But he just left.

more heartless than

and was taken aback upon entering

Fowler, why

wiped her

she said, her voice

hurt from

letter on the floor and picked it

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

on, let’s just

that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him

to

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s actions felt unbearably

as she said, “Ross, please accompany me to

he wordlessly escorted

one mentioned

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

left behind only

without a trace

not to allow Cecilia to see him for the last

on, Mark had vanished from both the Fowler

been such a person in

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

called

Mark

settled in, casting a chilly ambiance

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