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.

IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds

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

keep putting me

tried to

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

being,

to be

closer to him, Cecilia

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

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

happen to Edwin and Olivia if something

Mark finally voiced his thoughts, “Cecilia, I'm Edwin's dad. The rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four

slowly turned to her, eyes filled with

him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

ward door

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to

their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

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

aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you

to the boy's level, Peter comforted,

had faced, living humbly in

the ward,

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

against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way

exited the room to gather her

with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry

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

Library Peter comforted Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

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

stay in Duefron, prioritizing

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

Peter's face Lit up

he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

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

of charming ladies.” Cecilia

awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

Cecilia added, “I'm just 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

to mention

the VIP ward, where Mark was

slept all night, unwilling to close her

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

hand on her warm cheek and stared at

was on his

he changed his mind upon witnessing

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

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

enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she remained

visit

me off guard this time.” Mark had

a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to

over the phone, he chose to take the risk

at times.” While Waylen and

her expression filled with

actions, couldn't resist

your own father, Rena.” Rena

with one hand still on Rena's shoulder,

Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but held

observed the scene,

other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant

the door and ushered

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face displaying

an extended moment

his sister gently, whispering to her not to

His gaze Lingered on

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from

Edwin had been battling a fever

was there, a steadfast presence by his

brimmed in Edwin's

carefully tucking

eyes fixed on her