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.

prescribing the necessary medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us

a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines on his

keep putting me through

He tried to focus, his eyes settling on

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

permeating every fiber of his being,

used to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your health isn’t

Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed

Mark finally voiced his thoughts, “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

slowly turned to her, eyes

my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

ward door creaked

with a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital,

of their relationship, Edwin's

inside, but the boy shook

are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering,

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the

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

ward, Peter

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

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, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words."

she exited the room to

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

it's no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect the

Mark

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

can continue your work. He'll be

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

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

made her

Peter's

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

a way with

just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked,

awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss

to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her

to mention it, deciding

ward, where Mark was

unwilling to close her eyes even

vanish in the blink of an eye

Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at

was on his

witnessing

better.” Cecilia's voice was

long time. An entire day

been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems

had enough.” While Cecilia felt

came to visit Mark, accompanied

“He really caught me off guard this time.”

apartment, there was 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. However, she'd ultimately calm down

Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he

can be quite impulsive at times.” While

Mark's forehead, her expression filled

actions, couldn't resist a

your own father, Rena.”

a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed

old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to

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

the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere in the

arrived with both Edwin

the servant

the initiative, Edwin opened the

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

to her

is resting, okay?” His gaze

night when Mark

1978 On that evening, Edwin had

Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in Edwin's

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

her eyes fixed