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.

Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with a

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

keep putting me

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

It was Cecilia.

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

of his being, slowly

changed. You used to

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

not the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll

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

if something befell you?”

stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in

turned to her, eyes

be there for him.” Lost for

door

a cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital,

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

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

“You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin remained

encountered many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted,

reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years,

the ward, Peter found

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

And I hate you! 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,

room to gather

Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.”

Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to

comforted Mark

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

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

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

As parents, their foremost

her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help but

have a way with words.” Peter

'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of

awkwardly scratched

“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

mention it,

the VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

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

vanish in the blink of

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek

his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice was almost

time. An entire day had gone

tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper

While Cecilia felt some relief

visit Mark, accompanied by

caught me off

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

issue instructions over the phone, he

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

forehead, her expression filled

observing Rena's actions, couldn't

care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition by touching his

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

observed the scene,

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the

arrived with

the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his sister

the bed, Mark remained in a serene

an

whispering to her

His gaze Lingered on

night when

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in Edwin's

up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into

remained silent, her eyes fixed on