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.

advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees,

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

me through this?”

recognize her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to

used to be so candid

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

not the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that

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

something befell you?” Tears

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

slowly turned to her, eyes

for

ward door

boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to the hospital,

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head,

ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin

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

he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat

to the ward, Peter

1975 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

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 Cecilia realized they were jesting

she exited the room to gather

Mark confided to Peter, “I don’t want her burdened 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

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

Peter comforted Mark until he fell

Cecilia engrossed in a

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

coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin and

parents, their foremost responsibility was to

made her

Peter's face Lit up with

Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't

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

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

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought

opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

entered the VIP ward, where

to close

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

warm cheek and stared at him,

his way

witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice was almost

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 proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep

had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief

visit Mark, accompanied

Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard

of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However,

1977 Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take

“Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

couldn't resist a teasing

of your own father,

hand still on Rena's

old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to

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

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in

with both Edwin

requested that the servant

opened the

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face

for an extended moment before affectionately

sister gently, whispering to her not to

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking her

remained silent, her eyes fixed on