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.

Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39

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

keep putting me through

though feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly

changed. You used to be so

to him, Cecilia murmured,

the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll

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

Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as Rena to look

her, eyes

for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing

ward door creaked

a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship,

servant motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away,

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

children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my

living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea

to the ward, Peter found Mark

rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to

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 deepened her melancholy. Strong and resilient, she wanted to be Mark's pillar at

she exited the room to gather

with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing

and blood;

Peter comforted Mark until he

in a call, likely

you can continue your work. He'll be in high

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

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

her

pause, Peter's face Lit

Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia

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

compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her

scratched his head,

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

to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward,

close her eyes even for a

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

hand on her warm cheek and stared at

on his

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

time. An entire

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.

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

visit Mark,

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

couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment.

Although Mark could issue instructions over the

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

Mark's forehead, her expression filled

couldn't

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

never have a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still

check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense

Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting

for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in

arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant wait

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his sister

on the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying

Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

to her not to

is resting, okay?” His gaze

back to one particular rainy night when Mark had

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

Mark was there, a

in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her

eyes fixed on her