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.

him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with

exited, Cecilia took a seat

me

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

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?” “No,”

fiber of his being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to be so

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl”

father and brother and you didn’t

if something befell

I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as Rena to look

turned to her, eyes

It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply

door creaked open

a cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

servant motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy

ill. Why are you here at the

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

privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years,

ward,

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

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

room to gather her

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 a whisper.

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

Peter comforted Mark until

engrossed in a call, likely

is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in

stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin

their

made her intentions

Peter's face Lit up

the best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a

just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter

opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward,

close her eyes even for a moment

thought that Mark might vanish in

her warm

on his

witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's

An entire day had gone by, yet

stress, and it seems he hasn't had a

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

to visit Mark, accompanied by

really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been

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

instructions over the

quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression

actions, couldn't resist

taking care of your own father,

one hand

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

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

Waylen had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in

servant arrived with both Edwin

requested that the

Edwin opened the door and ushered

remained in a serene repose, his

an

to her not to make a

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered

rainy night when Mark had emerged from

that evening, Edwin had

up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

in

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

her eyes fixed on her