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.

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

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

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

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

It was Cecilia.

you shedding

being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to be so candid

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

father and brother and you didn’t have to do

and Olivia if something befell

else

to her, eyes

Lost for words, Cecilia

ward door creaked

with a cooling patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the hospital,

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head,

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

Peter comforted,

faced, living humbly in a small rental space

the ward, Peter found

a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to

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 her mood, it only

exited the room to gather her

dimly 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

and blood; he would go to any

Peter comforted Mark until he

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

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

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

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

her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face

With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia

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

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,

unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

Cecilia added, “I'm just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure,

to mention

ward, where Mark

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

in the blink

hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

was on his

upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

felt some relief at the

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at

issue instructions over the phone, he

While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

forehead, her expression filled

actions, couldn't

your own father, Rena.” Rena

never have a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's

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

observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

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

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both

that the servant wait

the door

a serene

Mark attentively for an extended moment

to her not to make

His

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the

evening, Edwin had been battling a

he woke up, Mark was there, a

in Edwin's

carefully tucking

eyes fixed on