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.

him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds

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

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

voice. He tried to focus, his eyes

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch her

used to be so

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

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

and brother and you didn’t have to

and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

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

turned to her, eyes filled with

him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand,

door creaked

with a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

inside, but the boy shook his

Why are you here at the

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

reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years,

to the ward, Peter found

spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering the

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

the room to

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 deeply cares about you.”

and blood; he

Mark until

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

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

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

point. As parents, their foremost

made her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit up with

choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark,

soft tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a

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 skilled in that department.” Her words

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't

to mention it, deciding to tread

ward, where

unwilling to close her

might vanish in the blink of an eye haunted

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek

his

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

please get better.” Cecilia's voice

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

doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite

had enough.” While Cecilia felt some

visit Mark, accompanied by

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

a decision of what to do at

over the phone,

can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

actions, couldn't

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

Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition by touching

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

as she observed the scene, noting that despite

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere in the

arrived with both Edwin and

the servant

opened the door

the bed, Mark remained in a

for an extended moment before affectionately

to

His gaze Lingered

to one particular rainy night when

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

up, Mark was there,

in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking her into

silent, her eyes fixed on her