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

Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him,

do you keep putting me through

feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

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

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to be so candid

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

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

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

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down

If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well

to her, eyes

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

door creaked open

young boy with a cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

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

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy

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

encountered many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the

Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental

to the ward, Peter

blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even

charmer, arent you? And I hate you! Edwin and Olivia are 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

room to gather her

Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for

it's no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood;

Mark until he

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her

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

As parents, their foremost responsibility

made her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's face

he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark,

really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief,

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

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that

not to mention it, deciding to tread

ward, where Mark was peacefully

close her

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink

on her warm cheek and stared

on his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate

Cecilia's

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

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 prolonged

While Cecilia felt some

to visit

really caught me off guard this time.” Mark

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 medicine herself.

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

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

forehead, her expression filled with care

couldn't

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

with one hand

man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but held

eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a certain childlike

Library Waylen had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

the

on the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his face

for an extended

gently, whispering to her

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to

Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by his

brimmed in

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

her eyes fixed