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.

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

Mark and exited, Cecilia took

you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

to recognize her voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached

to be so

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always

have called my father and brother and you didn’t have

and Olivia if something befell you?”

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

to her, eyes

for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to rest his

door creaked open

cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

persuaded his sitter to bring him

their relationship, Edwin's

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 quivering, Edwin

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

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

ward, Peter found Mark

blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover

Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten

the room to gather her

don’t want her burdened 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 Cecilia more.

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

Library Peter comforted Mark until

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

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

sacrificed a coveted film role to stay in Duefron,

their foremost responsibility was to

her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's

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

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

Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss

to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating

not to mention it,

VIP ward,

night, unwilling to close her eyes

might vanish in the blink of an eye haunted

Mark's hand on her warm cheek

on his way

upon witnessing this

get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

long time. An entire

patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his way

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

to visit

Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark

Cecilia's 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

issue instructions over the phone, he

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena

her

actions, couldn't resist a teasing

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

kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition

man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but

observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a certain childlike

commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

servant arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

remained in a serene repose,

an extended

cradled his sister gently, whispering to

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

up, Mark was there,

brimmed in

a word before carefully tucking her

silent, her eyes fixed on