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.

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

for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly

putting me through

to recognize her voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?”

being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to be

Nestling closer to him,

not the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always

called my father and brother and you didn’t

and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed

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

slowly turned to her, eyes filled

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

door creaked open

a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head,

still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?”

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

faced, living humbly

ward, Peter found Mark

of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill

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 her melancholy. Strong

exited the room to gather

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 you as his father. As for you, playing the

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

Library Peter comforted Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a

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

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

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

her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's

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

a way with words.” Peter breathed

good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his

added, “I'm just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual; she was clearly feeling

he opted not to mention it, deciding

ward, where Mark was

to close her eyes

might vanish in the blink of an

hand on her warm cheek

on his

upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's voice was

An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

she persistently sought answers. The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper

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

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone,

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

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

seems like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.”

to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently

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

up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a certain childlike

the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

the door

Mark remained in a serene repose,

attentively for an extended

whispering to her not

is resting, okay?” His gaze

particular rainy night when Mark had

Edwin had been battling a fever

was

in Edwin's

without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into

silent, her eyes fixed on her