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.

the words

the presence of an outsider, Mark chose not

Albert was sensible.

the car. You two should sort

and added, “Mr. Evans,

Edwin cradled in his arms,

headed toward

and clasped her hand. He said in

shook off his hand and

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

her face, his

“How is the baby?”

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

now, he was

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, despite her

she met his

face appeared pale

playing

the weight of

an indescribable ache gripped

composed

an

couldn’t even admit

voice caught in

Please

next prenatal check-up?

up

She spoke softly.

two weeks from now,

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

promises were exchanged

she would remain by

up

became their

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

long time, she let her tears flow

illness and the transformations this

separation, she wished for the robust Mr.

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

divulged it

treatment wasn’t enough anymore, he

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

Cecilia descended the stairs.

of the car and opened

delighted to

the red eyes?” he

seat and retorted, “It’s none of

his seat belt and

worried you’d be upset and might experience abdominal pain. Frankly, I don’t get you. Don’t

had no desire

on the 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,

her tears away, trying to compose

you still up for dinner?”

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

result, they headed

that evening was Cecilia’s tears, her

weeks later, Ross accompanied Cecilia to

she refrained from inviting her

Cecilia off

her

knocked on the door and stepped inside. The moment she

into the

as though it had never been

devoid of any trace of

Cecilia stood there, bewildered.

Where could Mark be?

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

letter left

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several words scrawled on

To Cecilia.

the envelope, finding only a single sheet of paper inside. The words inscribed on

wait for

a good man, seize your

letter slipped from

to bring herself

streamed down

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

found the answer

had told

really

had simply come over and anticipated that he would join her for her

simply thought about letting him pick their

him with the courage he needed to

the end, he

couldn’t help but think that if she had been 18 years old again, she might have just rushed to him without

over

consideration,

But he just left.

more heartless than

amiss and was taken aback

why are

gently wiped

not crying,” she said,

hurt from

the letter on the floor and picked

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

let’s just forget

understood that Mark’s illness was

Recovery was uncertain.

him

to prevent

eyes, Mark’s actions felt unbearably

quivered as she said, “Ross, please accompany me

he wordlessly escorted her out of

mentioned the incident

night. Peter had contacted the hospital in Rouemn and arranged for Mark to

left behind only a letter

had departed without a

not to allow Cecilia to see him

that day on, Mark had vanished from

there had been such

at night, calling out

day, Cecilia neither called

mind, Mark ceased

casting a chilly ambiance