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.

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

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

putting me

her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

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

of his being, slowly reached out to touch

changed. You used to be so candid and

1974 Nestling closer to him,

you'll always be that

I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do

if something befell

last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and

turned to her, eyes filled with

there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

door creaked

patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

Edwin inside, but the boy shook his

are you here at

Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your

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

ward,

Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to

agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with

exited the room to gather her

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

blood; he would go to any lengths to

Library Peter comforted Mark

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

continue your work. He'll be

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

a point. As parents, their foremost

her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help

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

“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 and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't

mention it, deciding

VIP ward, where Mark

to close her

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

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

was on his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

get better.” Cecilia's

time. An entire day had

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 in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his way of catching up

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

visit Mark,

“He really caught me off guard this

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 ultimately calm down and resort

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

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

her expression filled with care

couldn't resist a teasing

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

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

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to

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

for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere

with both

requested that the

initiative, Edwin opened the door and

in a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before

gently, whispering to

okay?” His

particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to

evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

he woke up, Mark was

brimmed in

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

silent, her eyes fixed on her