NovelBarHelen 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn 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…”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe 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?”
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