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.

Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over

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

seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?”

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out

used to be so candid and

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

not the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always

sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you

something befell you?” Tears streamed down her

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 in

her, eyes filled with

be there for him.” Lost for

door

young boy with a cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

but the boy

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

intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.”

on the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a

ward, Peter

whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to

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

she exited the room to

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,

Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he

Library Peter comforted Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

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

role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin and

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's face

Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to

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

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

He awkwardly scratched

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

to mention it, deciding

VIP ward,

close her eyes

in the blink of an eye haunted

on her warm cheek and stared at him, her

was on his

mind upon witnessing this

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

long time. An entire day had gone

stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in

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

visit Mark, accompanied by

Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark

make a decision of what to do at

1977 Although Mark could issue instructions over the

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia

forehead, her expression filled with care and

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot

hand still on Rena's shoulder,

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

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

for the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

with

requested that the

opened the door and ushered his

Mark remained in a serene repose,

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her not

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to

that evening, Edwin had

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

in

uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's

silent, her eyes fixed on her