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, alert us

a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out

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her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

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

Olivia if something

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

slowly turned to her,

for words, Cecilia simply held

ward door creaked

young boy with a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to bring

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

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

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

children, 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

gaze lingered on the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like

to the ward, Peter found

that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to

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 to lighten her mood, it only deepened her melancholy.

room

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. She deeply cares about you.”

Mark's flesh and blood;

Peter comforted Mark until he fell

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

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

role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin and

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

sure to recover swiftly” Koos

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

an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a

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

opted not to mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward,

to close

might vanish in the blink of an

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek

was on his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

grew, and she persistently sought 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 proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his way of catching up on

Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she remained

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

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

could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take the

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

forehead, her expression filled with

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a

of your own father, Rena.”

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

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to

eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

arrived with both Edwin

the servant wait

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

on the bed, Mark remained in a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

whispering to her not to make

His gaze Lingered

night when Mark had emerged from the

evening, Edwin had

Mark was there, a

in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully

silent, her eyes