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 fever

nurse set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia

do you keep putting me

voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?”

fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch her

to be so

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion welled

think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and

Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

“Cecilia, I'm Edwin's 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 well as Rena to look after.” Cecilia looked on

turned to her, eyes

be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing

door

cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to the hospital,

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

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

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

the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle

the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like

to the ward, Peter found Mark

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

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,

room

“Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you,

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to

Mark until he

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her

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

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

a point. As parents, their

made her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

the best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to

in a soft tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed

good? Well, 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

awkwardly scratched his head,

going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure,

not to mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward, where

to close her eyes

vanish in

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at him,

his

upon witnessing this intimate scene

get better.” Cecilia's voice

time. An entire

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

had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the

came to visit Mark,

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

likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment.

the phone, he chose to take

whispered, “Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and

forehead, her expression filled with care and

actions, couldn't resist

care of your own father,

Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed

Rena felt an intense urge

she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained

for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both

that the servant

opened the door and ushered his

a serene repose, his face

an extended moment before affectionately

whispering to her

is resting, okay?” His gaze

back to one particular rainy night when Mark

had been

up, Mark was there,

brimmed in

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

remained silent, her eyes fixed