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.

started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with

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

keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's

seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding

of his being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to be

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

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

to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother

happen to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

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

slowly turned to her, eyes

my son. 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

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

Edwin inside, but the boy shook his

ill. Why are you here

many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.”

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

ward, Peter found Mark

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

I hate you! Edwin and Olivia are just kids! And of course I am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure

she exited the room

“I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just

Mark's flesh and blood; he would go

Library Peter comforted Mark

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with

a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

made her

pause, Peter's face Lit up with

he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help

a way with words.” Peter breathed

in the art of charming

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from

not to mention

the VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

hadn't slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for

that Mark might vanish in the blink of

on her warm cheek and stared at him,

on his way to the

his mind upon witnessing this

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

for a long time. An entire

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

he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some

came to visit Mark, accompanied

Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.”

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 down and resort

instructions over the

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena

her expression

couldn't resist

of your own father, Rena.”

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

on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen

the scene, noting that

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the

arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant wait

opened the door and ushered his

the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose,

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

sister gently, whispering to her not to

His gaze Lingered

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

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been

Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in

Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's

silent, her eyes