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 immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged

Cecilia

keep putting me through

tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you shedding

his being, slowly reached out to touch

You used to be so candid and

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

you'll always be

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

Olivia if something

else would have? Your father’s

to her, eyes filled with

duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to rest his

door

patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for Mark's

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

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

still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin

intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,”

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

to the ward, Peter found Mark

blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill

you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting

exited the room to gather her

“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;

comforted Mark until

engrossed in a call, likely with her film

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 her

to stay in Duefron,

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

made her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit up

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

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.” Cecilia bit her lip

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

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

opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward, where

close her eyes even for

Mark might vanish in the blink of

her warm

was on his way to the

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's voice was

been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

and it seems he hasn't had a

felt some relief

came to visit Mark,

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

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

could issue instructions over the phone, he chose

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

her expression filled

actions, couldn't

of your own

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

man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold

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

commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the

with both Edwin

the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

Mark attentively for an extended moment

to her

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

that evening, Edwin had

he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

brimmed in

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into

her eyes fixed on her