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.

him closely over the next 48

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

keep putting me

He tried to focus, his eyes settling

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?” “No,”

every fiber of his being,

to be so candid and

to him,

young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion

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

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

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

turned to her,

Lost for words, Cecilia

door

patch still

It was Edwin.

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

their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

servant motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting

“You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?”

to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.”

the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a

to the ward, Peter found Mark

a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in

quite the charmer, arent you? 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

the room to gather her

“I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just

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

comforted Mark until he

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high

to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

parents, their foremost responsibility was

made her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

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

way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful demeanor

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

unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched

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; she was

he opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

ward, where Mark was

slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

hand on her warm cheek and stared at him,

his way

changed his mind upon witnessing

Cecilia's voice was almost a

long time. An entire day had

answers. The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had

when he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

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

issue instructions over the

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in

forehead, her

couldn't resist a teasing

of your own father,

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

felt an intense urge to scold

as she observed the scene, noting that despite his

the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both Edwin and

the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and

in a serene repose, his face

for an

to her not to

okay?” His gaze Lingered

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

that evening, Edwin had been battling

was there, a

brimmed in Edwin's

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

her eyes