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.

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

monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly

do you keep putting me

her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

you shedding

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached

You used to be

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

“But in my eyes, you'll always

have called my father and brother

something befell you?” Tears

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

to her,

be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace

door creaked

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

boy shook his head, bolting away,

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

hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,”

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 like milk tea was a

the ward,

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

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

room to gather her

give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you

and blood; he would

Peter comforted Mark until

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in

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

stay in Duefron,

As parents, their foremost

her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit up

to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help but

responded in a soft tone, “You really have a way with

just an amateur in the art of charming

scratched his head, momentarily at a

Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual; she was clearly feeling

to mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward,

to close her eyes

that Mark might vanish in the blink

placed Mark's hand on her warm

on his

witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's voice was almost

a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs

doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a

felt some relief

to visit

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

Cecilia's apartment, there was likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone,

at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation,

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

with one hand still

Rena felt an

she observed the scene,

other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere in

arrived with

requested that the

opened the door

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a

Mark attentively for an

whispering to her not to

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

drifted back to one particular rainy night

Edwin had been battling

up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

brimmed in

without uttering a word before carefully

silent, her eyes fixed on her