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

the words of

of an outsider, Mark chose

Albert was sensible.

in the car. You two

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

Edwin cradled in his arms,

headed toward

and clasped her hand. He said

his hand

Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling

caressed her face, his

“How is the baby?”

the past, she might have lashed out at Mark and argued for

he was

subsequently affecting his health. She was inherently kind-hearted. Even she hadn’t really contemplated a future without him at the moment,

met his

appeared pale and

her, a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with a

weight

indescribable ache gripped

if the confident and composed Uncle Mark she

was just an

admit to feeling

caught

going back. Please take care of

is your next

up

She spoke softly.

now, at nine in

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

were exchanged

would remain by his side once

up the

two children became their

A wave of sadness washed over her, and

a long time, she let her

illness and the transformations this affliction

she wished for the robust Mr. Evans

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

hadn’t divulged it just

anymore, he had to

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

out of the car and opened the door for her as

you be delighted to meet your old

red eyes?”

settled into the back seat and retorted,

seat belt

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,

had no desire to talk to

pressed on the accelerator and continued, “In my opinion, you should have him by your side; make sure to torture

her tears away, trying to

up for dinner?” she

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

a result, they headed

Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable in

later, Ross accompanied Cecilia

she refrained from inviting her

Cecilia off at the

her

The moment she entered, she noticed the

into

was neatly made as though

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

confusion. She pulled out a letter from her pocket

was a letter left for

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words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

promptly tore open the envelope, finding only a single sheet of paper

don’t wait

you meet a good man, seize your

from her

head, unable to bring

streamed down

Was she waiting for him to recover, to utter the words, “Forgive me, let’s begin anew. I’ll commit

found the answer

had told her

she really

really. She had simply come over and anticipated that

about letting him pick their

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

in the end, he left her behind

choices, but he never chose to stand by her, regardless of the circumstances–good or bad. Cecilia couldn’t help but think

over 30 years

consideration, especially since she was mother

But he just left.

seemed more heartless

sensed something amiss and was taken aback upon entering

why

gently wiped

she

hurt from

observed the letter on the floor and picked it

shreds. She managed a smile, tears glistening

now on, let’s just forget

that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him

designed to prevent

eyes, Mark’s actions felt unbearably

as she said, “Ross,

trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

one mentioned the

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

behind only a letter

without a

to see him

vanished from both the Fowler

had been such a person

at night, calling out

that day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached out

mind, Mark ceased

in, casting a chilly ambiance over