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.

closely over

heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia

me through this?” Cecilia's voice

He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a hazy

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to

to him,

my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl”

think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother

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

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

turned to her, eyes filled

my son. It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to rest

ward door creaked

a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for Mark's

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship,

boy shook his

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,” Edwin

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

to the ward,

that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to

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

she exited the room to gather

don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just

blood; he would go to any lengths

comforted Mark

in a call, likely with her

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

role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being,

parents, their foremost responsibility

made her intentions

Peter's face Lit up

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

soft tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of

He quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched

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

to mention

entered the VIP ward, where Mark was

night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

Mark might vanish in the blink

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm

on his way to

witnessing this intimate scene

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

An entire

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 prolonged sleep is his way of catching up

Cecilia felt some relief at

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to

Mark could issue instructions over the

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen

Mark's forehead, her expression

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a

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

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

me check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

she observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

with both Edwin

requested that the servant wait

the initiative, Edwin opened the door

Mark remained in a

attentively for an extended moment before

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her not to

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

time he woke up, Mark was there, a

in

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

remained silent, her eyes