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.

Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over

heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him,

keep putting me through

recognize her voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

being, slowly reached

to

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia

my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion welled up

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

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

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

slowly turned to her,

there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to rest his

door creaked

boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for Mark's

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

the boy shook his head, bolting

are you here at

children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the servant

faced, living humbly in a small rental

ward, Peter found

Mark with a tenderness 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, for them.” Mustering the strength,

against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten her

room to gather her

burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized

blood; he would go to

Library Peter comforted Mark until he fell

Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her film

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

in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with

their foremost responsibility was

made her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's face

choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't

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

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

unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far

opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

the VIP ward, where

night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

vanish in

hand on her warm cheek and stared at

was on his way to

upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems

had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

to visit

Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous and

apartment, 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

instructions over the phone, he

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation,

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

care of your own

a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition by touching his

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

scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a certain

the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere

servant arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant wait

the door and ushered his sister

a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

sister gently, whispering to her not

His gaze Lingered

rainy night when Mark had emerged

Edwin had been battling

up, Mark was

brimmed in Edwin's

uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and

remained silent, her eyes fixed on