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.

an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours.

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

do you keep putting me through

voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?” “No,” she

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached

used to

to him, Cecilia murmured,

eyes, you'll always be

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

to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?”

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

her, eyes filled with

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

ward door creaked

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to

are you here

down to the boy's level, Peter comforted,

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

the ward, Peter found Mark

Gently 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 to recover quickly, for them.”

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

room to gather her

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 you.”

Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect the

Mark until he

engrossed in a

you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when

in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with

their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

pause, Peter's face

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

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

think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her

awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

going 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

mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward, where Mark

unwilling to close her

in the blink of

on her warm cheek and

was on his way

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he

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

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

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

instructions over the phone,

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation,

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

you're taking care of your own father,

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

on our old man.” Rena felt an

as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen

had other commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

with both Edwin

that the

opened the door and ushered his sister

in a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before

sister gently, whispering to her not to

His

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

evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

up, Mark was there, a steadfast

brimmed in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking

her eyes fixed on