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.

for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat

do you keep putting me through this?”

voice. He tried to focus, his eyes

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?” “No,” she

being, slowly reached out to touch her

to be so

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

eyes, you'll always be that

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

and Olivia if something befell you?”

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, eyes filled

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

door

a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

to bring him to the

relationship, Edwin's

boy shook his head, bolting away, only to

you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin

Peter comforted, “Your

humbly in a small rental space for years,

to the ward,

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

Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were

room to gather

softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's voice was

blood; he would go to any lengths to

Peter comforted Mark

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her

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

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

their foremost responsibility was

her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit up

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

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

of

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was

not to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward, where

close her eyes even for a moment

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

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

on his way to the

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

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

While Cecilia felt

to visit Mark,

off guard this time.” Mark had always been

of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what

issue instructions over the phone, he chose to

“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

actions, couldn't resist

you're taking care of your own father, Rena.”

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

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen

the scene, noting that despite

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

arrived with both

that the servant

the door and

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

an

his sister gently, whispering to her not to

His gaze Lingered on

rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to comfort

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence

in

word before carefully

her eyes fixed