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.

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

nurse set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing

do you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding

being, slowly reached out to touch her

to be so candid and

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

eyes, you'll always be

I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this.

and Olivia if something befell

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.”

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 rest his

ward door creaked open

young boy with a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his

still ill. Why are you

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

humbly in a small rental space for years, where

to the ward, Peter found

Gently adjusting the blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state,

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,

she exited the room 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 martyr might worry Cecilia more. She

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood;

Library Peter comforted Mark until he fell

engrossed in a call, likely with her

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

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their foremost responsibility was to

made her

pause, Peter's face

he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a

of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words carried a

Peter. He awkwardly scratched

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating

opted not to mention it,

VIP ward, where

unwilling to close her eyes even

Mark might vanish in the blink of an

her warm cheek and

on his way

his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's

been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of

and she persistently sought answers. The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and

felt some relief

came to visit

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

there was likely a supply of basic medications 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 phone, he chose to take the risk

“Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

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

old man.” Rena felt an intense

she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the

arrived with both

that the servant

opened the door and ushered his sister

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

Mark attentively for an

his sister gently, whispering to her not to make a

resting, okay?” His gaze

to one particular rainy night when

Edwin had been

up, Mark was there, a steadfast

in

without uttering a word before carefully tucking her

remained silent, her eyes