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

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

me through this?”

seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

to be so candid

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

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

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

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

turned to her,

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

ward door creaked open

a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

persuaded his sitter to bring him to

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

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

you here at

children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle

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

the ward, Peter found Mark

“Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering the strength,

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

exited the room to gather her

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

blood; he would

Mark until he

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you

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

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

made her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't

soft tone, “You really have a way with

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 skilled in that

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss

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

opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

entered the VIP ward,

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

Mark might vanish in the

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

was on his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

better.” Cecilia's

entire

“He's been under an immense amount of stress, and

Cecilia felt some relief at

to visit Mark, accompanied

me off guard this time.” Mark had

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 and resort to administering the

Mark could issue instructions over the phone,

quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

couldn't resist

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

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

check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

she observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere

servant arrived with both Edwin

the servant wait

initiative, Edwin opened the door and

the bed, Mark remained in a serene

an extended moment before affectionately

to her not to make a

His gaze

back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the

that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

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

in Edwin's

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

eyes fixed on