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 the next 48 hours. If his

the nurse set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took

putting me

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

It was Cecilia.

you shedding

his being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

girl you remember.” “But in 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

something

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

her, eyes filled with

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

door creaked open

patch

It was Edwin.

to bring him to

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

servant motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook

Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin remained

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

Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea was a luxury.

to the ward, Peter found

Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering the strength, Mark

Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting

the room to gather

Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

in a call,

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

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along

As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

made her intentions

pause, Peter's face

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

really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh

an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words carried a tinge

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that

to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward, where

unwilling to close her

Mark might vanish in the blink

her warm cheek and stared at him, her

his

upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice was almost a

time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

“He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it

felt some relief at the doctor's

visit Mark,

off guard

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 resort to administering the

issue instructions over the phone, he chose to

can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her

couldn't resist a teasing

taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena

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

old man.” Rena felt an intense

Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite

had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

arrived with both

the

opened the door and ushered

Mark remained in a

for an extended moment

to

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered

one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour

that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

brimmed in

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

silent, her eyes