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.

medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over

Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines on his

me through this?” Cecilia's

feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

fiber of his being,

to be so

to him, Cecilia

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

could have called my father and brother and you

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her

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

slowly turned to her,

to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's

ward door creaked open

patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

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

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

let Edwin inside, but the boy

Why are you

many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's

living humbly in a small rental space

to the ward, Peter

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.” Mustering the

still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has

exited the room to gather her

her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you

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

Mark until he

in a

Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in

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

their foremost responsibility was

her intentions

Peter's face

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

soft tone, “You really have a way with words.”

“Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

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

not to mention it,

the VIP ward, where Mark

close her eyes even

Mark might vanish in the

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

was on his way to the

witnessing

Cecilia's

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

grew, and she persistently sought answers. The 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

Cecilia felt some relief at the

to visit Mark, accompanied by

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

apartment, there was 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

could issue instructions over the phone, he

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

forehead, her expression

actions, couldn't resist

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

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

old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to

up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained

other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere in

arrived with

requested that the

the door

remained in a serene repose,

for an extended moment

whispering to her

His gaze

one particular rainy night

had been

up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

brimmed in Edwin's

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

remained silent, her eyes fixed on her