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.

for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next

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

do you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

though feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?” “No,” she

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

changed. You used to be so candid

to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this.

to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

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

turned to her, eyes filled

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

door creaked

patch

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him

relationship, Edwin's eyes

the boy shook his

still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?”

encountered many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the servant

humbly in a small rental space for

ward, Peter found Mark

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 to see you. You

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

exited the room

lit ward, 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 Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's voice was

flesh and blood; he would go to

Peter comforted Mark until he

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

you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her head

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

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit

to recover swiftly”

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

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

scratched his head, momentarily at a loss

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 that her remark was far from casual; she was

he opted not to mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

unwilling to close her eyes even for

Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

warm

his

witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's

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

anxiety grew, and she persistently sought 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

Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

came to visit Mark,

me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous and cautious

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 to administering the medicine herself.

the phone, he

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

forehead, her

actions, couldn't

like you're taking care of your own father,

say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

felt an

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

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in

servant arrived with both Edwin and

the

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

an extended moment

sister gently, whispering to her not to make

is resting, okay?” His

back to one particular rainy night when Mark had

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been

up, Mark was there, a steadfast

in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking her

silent, her eyes