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.

advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48

a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a

putting me

voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

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

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

changed. You used to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always

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

Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down

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 looked on

slowly turned to her, eyes

for words, Cecilia simply

ward door

patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

his sitter to

their relationship, Edwin's eyes

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

said, “You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering,

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

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

the ward, Peter

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

And of course I am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark

she exited the room

dimly lit ward, Mark confided to Peter, “I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized

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

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

mend, you can continue

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being,

parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

her

Peter's face Lit up

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

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

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 carried a tinge

unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her

to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward, where Mark

all night, unwilling to close her eyes

might vanish in the

hand on her warm cheek and stared at

his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing this

Cecilia's voice was

for a long time. An entire day had

of stress, and it seems

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

to visit Mark, accompanied

Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

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 to administering the medicine herself.

1977 Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he

While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

her expression

actions, couldn't resist a

your own father, Rena.”

say.” Waylen, with one hand still

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

as she observed the scene, noting that despite

commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with

that the

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

a serene

Mark attentively for an extended moment before

sister gently, whispering to her not to make

His

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

Edwin had been battling a fever and

was there,

in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing her

eyes