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.

“Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever

up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a

do you keep putting me through this?”

her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding tears

every fiber of his being, slowly reached

used to

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia

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

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

and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

his thoughts, “Cecilia, I'm Edwin's dad. The rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have?

turned to her,

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

door

boy with a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

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

relationship,

but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide with

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

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

and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space

ward, Peter found

was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly,

of course I am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark

exited the room

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

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

Mark until he

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

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

film role to stay in

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her

Peter's face Lit

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a way with words.”

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

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

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

to mention it, deciding to

ward,

hadn't slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

in

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and

was on his

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and

Cecilia's

been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone

of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time.

he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she remained

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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

over the phone, he chose to take

impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged

her

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

Waylen, with one hand still on

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

welled up 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.

the atmosphere in

with both

the

the

on the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose,

for an extended moment before

gently, whispering to her not to

okay?” His gaze

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour

evening, Edwin had

Mark was there, a steadfast presence

in

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking

her eyes fixed on