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 the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with

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

keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's

recognize her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding tears for me?”

of his being, slowly reached

You used to be so candid and

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

in my eyes, you'll always be that same young

called my father and brother

Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

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

her,

Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him

ward door

cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

but the boy shook his

Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the servant trailing

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

to the ward, Peter found Mark

spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he

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

she exited the room to gather

guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father.

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood;

Mark until

engrossed in

you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when

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

their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face

sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's

with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful demeanor

Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.”

awkwardly scratched his

his surprise, Cecilia added, “I'm just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought

not to mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward, where Mark was

night, unwilling to close her

vanish in the blink of an

her warm cheek and

on his way to

he changed his mind upon witnessing this

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed

an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his

had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

came to visit Mark, accompanied

“He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous

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

instructions over the phone, he chose to take

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

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

observing Rena's actions, couldn't

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

word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen

up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite

for the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with both

that the servant wait

Edwin opened the door

in a serene repose,

observed Mark attentively for an extended

sister gently, whispering to her not to

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to

had been battling a fever

Mark was there, a

in Edwin's

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

remained silent, her eyes