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.

necessary medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the

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

you keep putting me

tried to

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you

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

used to be so candid

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

my eyes, you'll always be that

father and

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well

slowly turned to her, eyes filled with

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

ward door

with a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his

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

comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away,

had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a

the ward, Peter

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

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 words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting

room to

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 was

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

Library Peter comforted Mark until

found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

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

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

a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

made her

Peter's face Lit

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

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

in the art of

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

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

opted not to mention it, deciding

VIP ward, where Mark was

all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for

in the blink of an eye

warm cheek and stared at him,

his way

changed his mind upon witnessing this

get better.” Cecilia's

in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by,

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

While Cecilia felt some relief at the

visit Mark, accompanied

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

The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a

the phone, he chose to take the

quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and

wiped Mark's forehead, her

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist

you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

with one hand still on

man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold

observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen

for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the

servant arrived with both

requested that the servant

opened the door and

remained in a serene repose, his face displaying

for an extended moment before

sister gently, whispering to her not

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered

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

that evening, Edwin had been battling

Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

brimmed in Edwin's

carefully tucking

her eyes