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.

a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next

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

do you keep putting me through

voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

being, slowly reached out to

used to be so

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

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

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

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

turned to her, eyes filled

son. It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

door creaked open

boy with a cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for Mark's

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook

taken aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you here at the

down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin

lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly

ward, Peter found

that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill

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

exited the room

dimly lit ward, Mark confided 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 deeply cares about

blood; he would go to any lengths

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her

stay in Duefron, prioritizing

As parents, their foremost responsibility

made her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

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

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

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

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that

opted not to mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward,

unwilling to close

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of

hand on her warm cheek

was on his way

upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

better.” Cecilia's voice

slumber for a long time. An entire day

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

when he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt

visit Mark,

Fr me Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

a decision of what

issue instructions over the phone, he chose to

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended

forehead, her expression filled with care

couldn't resist

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

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

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

in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with both

that the servant wait

Edwin opened the door and

in a serene repose, his

for an extended moment before affectionately

to her

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

rainy night when Mark had emerged from

had been battling a fever and

Mark was

in Edwin's

carefully tucking

her eyes