A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 1971 The sudden heat startled him.

‘Alarmed, Edwin noted the fevered flush on Mark's face.

His intention to call the servant halted as the door swung open.

Cecilia's voice echoed with concern.

“How's Edwin? Is Mark still here?” As the servant stirred a pot of light yet nutritious soup, she chimed in, “The boy's fever broke. Mr. Evans has been by his side all night. Last night's rain was fierce, and I noticed he had a cut on his forehead.” Cecilia hastened inside.

Edwin, though wan, looked rejuvenated.

Cecilia enveloped him, relief evident.

Eyes brimming with worry, Edwin whispered, “Dad's running a fever. He's burning up.” Frozen, Cecilia processed the revelation.

Rushing to Mark's side, she noted his damp hair and the bathrobe he wore.

‘A mix of fear and concern, she laid her hand on his forehead, confirming Edwin's claim.

The servant interjected, “He braved the storm last night. He must've caught something. It’s unfortunate. Mr. Evans has always been frail.

What if." Edwin's face drained of color.

Trembling, he clung to Cecilia's leg.

‘Composure regained, Cecilia dialed 911.

“Harmony Apartment. We need an ambulance.” Next, she reached out to Peter, urging him to alert Mark's physician to meet them at the hospital.

Ts RE EEE Ce 5 Sin sit Koos With wobbly legs, she leaned against the bed, her touch lingering on Mark's heated brow.

Silent in his determination, Edwin fetched a towel, dabbing away the moisture from his father’s form.

His resolute actions weighed on Cecilia's heart.

Chapter 1972 In a soft call, she said, “Edwin.” Eyes glistening, Edwin's voice broke.

“Will my great uncle be okay?” “He will,” Cecilia whispered, tears streaming down her face.

Soon after, the ambulance sirens signaled its arrival.

Cecilia made the decision not to allow Edwin to accompany them, asking the servant to tend to him and Olivia instead.

By the time she got to the hospital, Peter was already there, and the medical team was prepped and waiting.

Mark lay pale and motionless on the emergency stretcher, caught in a semi-conscious state.

His primary doctor quickly assessed him, frustration evident.

“Given his condition, he should have been more cautious. He could've lost his life.” Peter nervously wrung his hands.

As Mark underwent examination, Cecilia, with a vacant stare towards the overhead lights, confided in Peter.

“Mark faced that storm just to be with ailing Edwin." It wasn't until she followed the paramedics downstairs that Cecilia noticed Mark's damaged car.

She tried to imagine Mark's perilous journey through the downpour.

Despite his naturally cautious nature, his commitment to Edwin had driven him.

He had wanted to dispel Edwin's doubts about his affection, even at personal risk.

Recollections of Mark's poignant words flooded her thoughts.

“I'm not the young man I once was, Cecilia. Time is fleeting.” With a shaky exhale, tears slipped from her eyes onto the sterile floor.

She whispered to Peter, “You think I didn’t treat him right, don’t you?" Caught off guard, Peter sighed.

“It's complicated, Cecilia. No one else would understand Mr. Evans the way you do, but also, he wouldn't have held on to anyone the way he has with you.” Peter connected with Cecilia during the prolonged wait.

Chapter 1973 “How is Laura's leg?” Cecilia inquired gently.

“She's on the mend. She'll be back on her feet in a few months,” Peter replied.

Cecilia gave a slight nod.

“Could you get her a gift for me later? A toy or something. Just... don't let her know it's from me.” Peter looked conflicted.

Over the years, he had seen the ebb and flow of right and wrong, and he wondered if he should have refrained from calling Mark that day.

Their wait felt interminable.

Finally, the door to the examination room swung open, and the doctor stepped out.

“He's got acute pneumonia. It could be mild or severe.

You need to get him admitted right away.” Peter immediately went to make the necessary arrangements.

Soon after, Mark was transferred to a VIP room.

prescribing the necessary medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48

Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines on

putting me through this?” Cecilia's

voice. He tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding

being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to be so candid and

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young

my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your health

Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed

night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four

turned to her,

is my son. It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's

ward door creaked open

a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away,

ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin remained

comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's

lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea was a

to the ward,

a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering the

am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure

the room to gather her

to Peter, “I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's

Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect the

Mark until he fell

in a

her, Peter began, “When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue

a coveted film role to stay in

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia

soft tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a

1976 He quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his

Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought

mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward, where Mark was

all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for

in the blink of an eye

her warm cheek and stared at

on his way

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no

in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is

felt some

came to visit Mark, accompanied

really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always

overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort

Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

actions, couldn't

like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

have a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's

Rena felt an intense

eyes as she observed the scene, noting

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

with both Edwin and

the servant

Edwin opened the door and ushered his sister

the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a

attentively for an extended moment before

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her not to make

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

rainy night when Mark

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

he woke up, Mark was

brimmed in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking

her eyes fixed on her