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.

not as good as you, Mr. Evans, having so

words of a

of an outsider,

Albert was sensible.

the car. You

reassuringly and added, “Mr. Evans, it seems

Edwin cradled in his arms, Albert made his

toward

reached out and clasped her hand. He said

his hand

Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling up,

caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

at Mark and argued for a

now, he

refrained from agitating him further. She reasoned that if she expressed her anger, 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 wanted him to stay healthy. So,

met his

appeared pale

looked back at her, a soft smile playing on

the weight of his

indescribable ache gripped

the confident and composed Uncle Mark she

an ordinary man

couldn’t even admit to

voice caught in

Please

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

looked up

She spoke softly.

now, at

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

were exchanged

him she would remain by his side once

up

children became their

of sadness washed over her, and she wandered to

she let her tears flow

Mark’s illness and the transformations this

despite their separation, she wished

she didn’t know was that the whole time she lingered at the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark spent standing at the ward’s door and watching

divulged

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

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

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

delighted to meet your

the red eyes?”

into the back seat and

fastened his seat belt

willingly involve myself in 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 abdominal pain. Frankly, I don’t get

had no desire to talk to

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

her tears away, trying

are you still up for dinner?”

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

they

that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her

later, Ross accompanied

intended to join her, she refrained from inviting her

Cecilia off at the

her a

on the door and stepped inside. The

streamed into the

bed was neatly made as though it had never been

appeared spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

left for Cecilia by

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several words scrawled

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on it

don’t wait

meet a good

letter slipped from

to bring herself to pick

down her

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

hadn’t found the answer

had told her not to

she really waiting for

over and anticipated that he would

letting

presence would provide him with the courage he needed to

he

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

was over 30

had more to take into consideration, especially since she was

But he just left.

more heartless

and was taken aback upon entering

why are

gently wiped her tears

crying,” she

hurt

letter on the floor and

and ripped it to shreds. She managed a

on, let’s just forget about this

that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him

choice seemed designed to prevent her

eyes, Mark’s actions

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

trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her

mentioned the incident

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 be transferred

left behind only a letter for

without a trace of

not to allow Cecilia to

had vanished from both the Fowler family

there had been such a person in

night, calling out

day, Cecilia neither called Mark nor reached out to

Mark ceased to

a chilly