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.

IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39

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

do you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's

tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to be

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll

need to think sensibly. I could have called my father and

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

The rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else

to her,

for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him

door

cooling patch

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing

acknowledgment of their relationship,

but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to

Why are you here

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

hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat

to the ward, Peter found

adjusting the blankets around 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

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 melancholy. Strong and

she exited the room

softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's voice was a

flesh and blood; he would go to any

comforted Mark until

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

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

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

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

way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful demeanor

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

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

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

mention it, deciding to

VIP ward, where Mark was

night, unwilling to close her

might vanish in the blink of an eye haunted

Mark's hand on her warm cheek

his way

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

long time. An entire day

persistently sought answers. The 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 some time. This

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

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

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

overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately

1977 Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to

whispered, “Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in

Mark's forehead, her expression

actions, couldn't resist

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

never have a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently

me check on our old man.” Rena felt

scene, noting that despite his

had other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the

arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant

opened the door and ushered

remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

an extended moment

cradled his sister gently, whispering to

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

his thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had

evening, Edwin had been

Mark was there, a steadfast

brimmed in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking her into

silent, her eyes