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 exceeds 39 degrees,

Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him,

putting me

tried to focus, his eyes settling on a

It was Cecilia.

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

his being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to

closer to him, Cecilia

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

need to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother

Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

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 look

to her, eyes

there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace

ward door

with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

inside, but the boy shook his head,

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

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

Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental

ward, Peter found

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

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

exited the room to gather

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 voice

blood; he would go to any

comforted Mark until he fell

engrossed in

“When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your

to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

their foremost responsibility was to their

her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to

really have a way with words.” Peter

Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

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

opted not to mention it, deciding

the VIP ward, where Mark

night, unwilling to close her eyes even for

Mark might vanish in

Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

on his way

upon witnessing

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

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

visit Mark, accompanied by

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

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do

issue instructions over the phone, he chose to

can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively

forehead, her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

seems like you're taking care of your own

one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition by touching

old man.” Rena felt an

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

the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

opened the door and ushered his sister

the bed, Mark remained in a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

whispering to her not to make a

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered

one particular rainy night when Mark

had been

Mark was there,

in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing

her eyes fixed on her