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.

“Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with

and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the

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

feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out

You used to be so

closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion welled up in

father and brother and you didn’t

Edwin and Olivia if something befell

in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has

her, eyes

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

ward door creaked open

boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide

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

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

on the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat

to the ward,

of a spouse, 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

the room to gather her

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

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

Mark until he fell

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

“When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits

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

parents, their

her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit up with

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

“You really have a way with words.”

Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked,

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual;

not to mention it,

entered the VIP ward, where Mark

close her eyes even

might vanish in

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

on his

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

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

enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the

came to visit Mark,

Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off

a

over the phone, he chose to take the risk

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

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot

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

Rena felt an

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

other commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere

with

the servant

opened the door and ushered his sister

bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a

Mark attentively for an

sister gently, whispering to

His

rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to comfort

evening, Edwin had been battling

he woke up, Mark was

brimmed in Edwin's

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

eyes fixed