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.

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

for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat

me through this?” Cecilia's voice

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

It was Cecilia.

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

every fiber of his being,

changed. You used to be

Nestling closer to him,

you'll always be that same

sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and

something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your

to her, eyes filled with

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

ward door

a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

sitter to

their relationship, Edwin's eyes

inside, but the boy shook his head,

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

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

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

the ward, Peter found

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

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

she exited the room to gather her

Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia

was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go

Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a

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

to stay in Duefron,

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

made her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

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

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

He quipped, “Oh, 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, “Yes, he's quite

awkwardly scratched his head,

to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual; she was clearly feeling

mention

ward,

slept all night, unwilling to close her

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of

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

his

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate

get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

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

Cecilia felt some relief at the

to visit Mark,

Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However,

could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take the

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

Rena's actions, couldn't

seems like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena

a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

on our old man.” Rena felt

welled up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a certain

other commitments for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the

the door and

a serene repose, his face displaying

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

his sister gently, whispering to

resting, okay?” His

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to comfort

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been

was

brimmed in

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

her eyes fixed