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 acknowledged with a

Cecilia took a

me through this?” Cecilia's

her voice. He tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to be so candid and

closer to him, Cecilia

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

sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you

something befell you?” Tears streamed down

was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as Rena to look after.” Cecilia

turned to her,

duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia

door

patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the hospital,

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

inside, but the boy shook

ill. Why are you here at the hospital?”

to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's

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

ward,

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

quite the charmer, arent you? And 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 has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten her mood, it only deepened

the room

“Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply

and blood;

Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a

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

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin and Olivia's

their foremost responsibility was to

her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia

a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful demeanor

to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

surprise, Cecilia added, “I'm just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating

to mention it, deciding to

entered the VIP ward, where Mark

all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

thought that Mark might vanish in

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and

was on his

mind upon witnessing

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

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

he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation,

came to visit Mark, accompanied

Koos “He really caught me off guard

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

the phone, he

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

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her

actions, couldn't resist a

like you're taking care of your own father,

one hand still on Rena's shoulder,

old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

the scene, noting that

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in

servant arrived with both Edwin and

requested that the

the initiative, Edwin opened the door

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

attentively for an

to

okay?” His gaze Lingered

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour

evening, Edwin had been battling a

was

in Edwin's

up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into

her eyes fixed on