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

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

keep putting me

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

It was Cecilia.

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

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

not the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young

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

something befell

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

to her, eyes filled with

It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words,

ward door creaked

a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

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

taken aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips

down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your

the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space

to the ward,

rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even

Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten her mood, it only

she exited the room to gather

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

blood; he would go to any lengths

comforted Mark

found Cecilia engrossed in

is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you

film role to stay in

had a point. As parents, their

her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

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

have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief,

amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her

Peter. He awkwardly scratched

see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating

mention it,

VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

night, unwilling to close

might vanish in the blink of

hand on her warm cheek and stared at him,

on his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing

get better.” Cecilia's

slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no

under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite

Cecilia felt

visit

really caught me off

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 medicine

could issue instructions over the phone, he chose

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

her expression filled with care

actions, couldn't resist a teasing

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with

requested that the servant

opened the door

the bed, Mark remained in a

attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

gently, whispering to her

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered

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

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

Mark was

brimmed in

without uttering a word before carefully tucking her

eyes fixed