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,

were the words of a

an outsider,

Albert was sensible.

you in the car. You two should sort out

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

in his arms, Albert made his

toward the door,

and clasped her hand. He said

gently shook off his

her anger, Mark tenderly apologized, “It’s all my fault. Can you forgive your Uncle Mark, just this once Cecilia felt tears welling

caressed her face, his concern

“How is the baby?”

lashed out at Mark and argued for a long time because he

he was

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 pale

a soft smile playing on his lips, tinged with a

the weight

an indescribable ache gripped

was as if the confident and composed Uncle

an ordinary

couldn’t even admit

caught in

back. Please take care

is your next prenatal check-up?

looked up at

She spoke softly.

now, at

his fingers gently through her hair, reminiscent of the past… At that moment, Mark seemed

promises were

didn’t assure him she would remain by his side

didn’t bring up

children became

A wave of sadness washed over her, and she wandered to the end of the corridor, standing there

a long time, she let her tears flow

transformations this affliction had

their separation, she wished

the aisle’s end, mirrored the duration Mark

hadn’t divulged

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

her for

Cecilia descended the stairs.

the car and opened the door for her as she

delighted to meet

the red

into the back seat and retorted, “It’s none of

seat belt and glanced

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

had no desire to

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

tears away, trying to compose

still up for dinner?”

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

a result, they headed to

Cecilia’s tears, her sorrow palpable

Ross accompanied Cecilia to her prenatal

her, she refrained

dropped Cecilia off at the

flashed her a reassuring

door and stepped inside. The moment

streamed into

made as though it had never been

spotless and orderly, devoid of any trace

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

She pulled out

left for Cecilia by

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several words scrawled on the white

To Cecilia.

a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed

wait

you meet a good man,

from her trembling

her head, unable to bring herself to

streamed down her cheeks,

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

found

he had told her not to

really waiting

anticipated that he would join her for her prenatal

letting him pick their baby’s

hoped her presence would provide him

he left her behind once

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

was over 30 years old

into consideration, especially

But he just left.

seemed more

something amiss and was taken aback

Fowler, why are you

gently wiped her tears

she said, her

eyes hurt from the

the floor and picked

the letter and ripped it to shreds.

from now on, let’s just

that Mark’s

Recovery was uncertain.

him as a

to prevent her from bidding him

Cecilia’s eyes, Mark’s actions

quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany me

heart trembled, and he wordlessly escorted her out of the

one mentioned the incident

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

only

had departed without a trace of

chose not to allow Cecilia to see him for

that day on, Mark had vanished from both the

everyone forgot there had been such a

at night, calling out

neither called Mark nor

Mark ceased

a chilly