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.

advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged

monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside

keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

He tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

of his being, slowly reached out to

used to

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

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

think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

night. If I hadn't stepped 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

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

door creaked open

boy with a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him

relationship,

but the boy

Why are you here at

the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle

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

ward, Peter

that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for

I am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure

room

Peter, “I 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

no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to

comforted Mark until he

in

reassure her, Peter began, “When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

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

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

just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her

scratched his head, momentarily

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

he opted not to mention it,

the VIP ward, where Mark

unwilling to close her eyes

vanish in the blink of an

her warm cheek and stared at him, her

his

mind upon witnessing this intimate

get better.” Cecilia's

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

persistently sought answers. The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems

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

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.”

supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a

Mark could issue instructions over the

“Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a

care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

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

on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the

servant arrived with both

the servant

the door and ushered his

on the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his face

attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

sister gently, whispering to

okay?” His gaze

back to one particular rainy night when Mark had

had been

up, Mark was

brimmed in Edwin's

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

eyes fixed