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.

started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next

up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

He tried to

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to be so candid and

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

you'll always be

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

would happen to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

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

slowly turned to her, eyes

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

door

young boy with a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

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

still ill. Why are you here at the

encountered many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the servant trailing

faced, living humbly in a small rental

the ward,

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 need to recover quickly, for

Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark

room to gather her

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 Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's voice

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

comforted Mark until he

in a call, likely

to reassure her, Peter began, “When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in

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

As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her intentions

Peter's face Lit up

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

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

Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.”

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far

mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward,

slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes even

might vanish in

her warm cheek and stared at him,

was on his way to the

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

please get better.” Cecilia's voice

An entire day had gone by, yet he showed

stress, and it

While Cecilia felt some relief at the

visit Mark, accompanied

caught me off

medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision

Mark could issue instructions over the phone,

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation,

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care and

couldn't resist a teasing

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

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

man.” Rena felt an intense

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

commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

arrived with both

the

the initiative, Edwin opened the

in a serene repose,

Mark attentively for an extended moment

his sister gently, whispering to her not to make

okay?” His gaze

to one particular rainy night

evening, Edwin had been battling a

he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

in

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

silent, her eyes fixed on her