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.

necessary medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds

and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a hazy

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

You used to be so candid and

him,

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

my father and brother

Edwin and Olivia if something

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

turned to her, eyes filled with

there for him.” Lost for

door

cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only

aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?”

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my

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

the ward, Peter found Mark

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 need

Edwin and Olivia are just kids! And 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 a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten

the room to gather

“Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She

and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect the

Mark until he

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

“When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her

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

As parents, their foremost responsibility was

her intentions

Peter's face Lit up with

to

with words.” Peter breathed a sigh

of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words carried a tinge of

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

retreating figure,

he opted not to mention it,

ward,

close her eyes

vanish in the blink of an eye

warm cheek and stared at him,

was on his way

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

a long time. An entire day

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

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she remained

to visit Mark, accompanied by

CH Fr me Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down

the phone, he chose to take the risk

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

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

one hand still on

on our old man.” Rena felt

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

had other commitments for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with both Edwin

the

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered

the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his

attentively for an extended

to her not to make a

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

had been

Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

brimmed in

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

silent, her eyes fixed