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,

were the words

of an outsider, Mark chose not to

Albert was sensible.

wait you in the car. You two should sort out this

and added, “Mr. Evans, it seems there’s a

with Edwin cradled in his arms, Albert

headed toward

out and clasped her hand. He said

his

you forgive your Uncle Mark,

her face,

“How is the baby?”

lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time

now, he

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 pale

back at her, a soft smile playing

sensed the weight

an indescribable

if the confident and composed Uncle

just an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit to feeling

caught in her

going back. Please take care

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

looked up at

She spoke softly.

weeks from now, at

He simply brushed his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed both like a

promises were exchanged

remain by

didn’t bring up the topic

became their sole

and she wandered to the end of the

a long time, she let her tears

transformations

she wished for the

the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration

hadn’t divulged it just

anymore, he had to seek medical help

to accompany her for a prenatal check-up before he

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car and opened the door for her as

Shouldn’t you be delighted to meet

the red eyes?”

settled into the back seat and

fastened his seat belt

asked me to keep an eye on you. She was worried you’d be upset and might experience abdominal pain. Frankly, I

desire

accelerator and continued, “In my 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 than your arrogant

her tears away,

you still up for

wouldn’t accept him, he felt it would still be nice for him to

they headed

Albert observed that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow

later, Ross accompanied

had intended to join her, she refrained

dropped Cecilia off at the ward

flashed her

the door and stepped inside. The moment

into

bed was neatly made as though

and orderly, devoid of any trace of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

a letter left for Cecilia by

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scrawled on the

To Cecilia.

only a single sheet of paper inside.

wait

a good

slipped from her

unable to bring herself

down her

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

hadn’t found

had told her not to

really

anticipated that he would join

simply thought about letting him pick

her presence would provide him with

he left her behind

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

had more to take into consideration, especially since

But he just left.

more heartless than

amiss and was taken aback upon entering the

why

wiped her

crying,” she said,

eyes hurt

observed the letter on the floor and picked it

shreds. She

now on, let’s just forget

that Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

loomed over him

choice seemed designed to prevent her from bidding

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s actions felt

“Ross, please accompany

and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

no one mentioned

discovered that Mark’s condition had worsened that night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and

behind only a

without a

Cecilia to see him

that day on, Mark had vanished from both

there had been such a person

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

that day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached

Mark ceased to

in, casting a chilly ambiance over