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.

closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia

set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly

keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's

voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?” “No,”

fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch her

changed. You used to be so candid

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion

need to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down

voiced his thoughts, “Cecilia, I'm Edwin's dad. The rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have?

to her, eyes

It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to

ward door creaked open

cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for Mark's

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

Edwin inside, but the boy shook

Why are you here at

intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered,

lingered on the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged 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

the ward, Peter found

tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see

Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten her mood, it only deepened her melancholy. Strong and resilient,

she exited the room to gather her

Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the

it's no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.”

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

made her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

ts the best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help but

really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a

of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words

scratched his head, momentarily at a

retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual; she was

he opted not to mention it, deciding to

VIP ward, where

unwilling to close her eyes even for a

in the blink of

her warm cheek and stared at him, her

was on his way

witnessing this intimate scene

better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

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 his way of catching up on

he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

Fr me Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always

likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take the

quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

forehead, her expression filled

actions, couldn't resist a teasing

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition

Rena felt an intense urge to

the scene, noting that despite his age,

Waylen had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin and

requested that the servant wait

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered

remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

to her

resting, okay?” His

his thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been battling

he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence

in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking

remained silent, her eyes fixed on