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.

“Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours.

Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out

you keep putting me

her voice. He tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you

of his being, slowly reached

to be so

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young

need to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and

happen to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

her hand firmly, Mark finally voiced his thoughts, “Cecilia, I'm Edwin's 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 four children as well as Rena to look after.” Cecilia looked on

to her,

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

ward door creaked open

a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

his sitter to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide

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

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

humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple

to the ward,

rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly,

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

exited the room to

I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his

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

Mark

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

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

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron,

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her intentions

Peter's face

you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

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

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

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

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

he opted not to mention it,

entered the VIP ward, where Mark

unwilling to close her

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

on her warm

his way to the

upon witnessing

Cecilia's voice

in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed

immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a

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

visit Mark, accompanied

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

overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision

could issue instructions over the phone, he

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

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care and

actions, couldn't

taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

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

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

the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in

servant arrived with both

the

the door and ushered his sister

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

attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

his sister gently, whispering to her not to make

resting, okay?” His gaze

rainy night when

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

brimmed in Edwin's

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

her eyes