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 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with a

the nurse set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding

his being, slowly reached out

used to be so

him, Cecilia

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

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

Edwin and Olivia if something

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

to her, eyes

there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

ward door creaked open

cooling patch

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

servant motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide with

still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin

the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away,

privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where

to the ward,

here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover

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 her melancholy. Strong and resilient, she wanted to be Mark's pillar

the room to

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

blood; he

Mark

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

“When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia

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

their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's

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

responded in a soft tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful

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 carried

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

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

opted not to mention it, deciding to

entered the VIP ward,

to close her eyes even

in the blink of

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her

his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

please get better.” Cecilia's

entire day had

and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his way of catching

Cecilia felt some relief at

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

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

instructions over the phone, he chose to take

While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

actions, couldn't resist a

you're taking care of your own father,

never 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

in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene,

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

arrived with both

that the servant wait

Edwin opened the door and ushered

remained in a serene repose, his face displaying

Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

to her not to make

His gaze Lingered on

night when Mark had emerged from the

On that evening, Edwin had been

he woke up, Mark was

brimmed in

up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing her

silent, her eyes fixed on her