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.

a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over

monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines on

me through this?” Cecilia's

tried to focus, his eyes settling on a hazy

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding

being, slowly reached

used to be so

to him,

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

have called my father and brother and you didn’t

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her face

rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your

slowly turned to her, eyes filled with

duty to be there for him.” Lost for

ward door creaked open

cooling patch

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

but the boy shook his head, bolting

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

down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.”

on the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in

to the ward, Peter found Mark

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

kids! And of course I am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased,

the room to gather her

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 was

no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood;

Library Peter comforted Mark

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

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

sacrificed a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin

As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

responded in a soft tone, “You really have a way with

good? Well, compared to 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 that department.”

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a

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

mention it,

ward, where

close her eyes even for a

vanish in

on her warm cheek and stared at him,

was on his

changed his mind upon witnessing

better.” Cecilia's voice

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

stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This

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

to visit Mark,

Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down

over the phone, he chose to

impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression

couldn't

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

Waylen, with one hand

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

she observed the scene, noting that

for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

arrived with both

that the

the door and ushered his sister

bed, Mark remained in a

Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

to

resting, okay?” His

thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night

Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

was

brimmed in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her

silent, her eyes fixed