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.

him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us

and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines

putting me through this?”

to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a hazy

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to be

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

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

my father and brother and

something befell you?” Tears streamed

torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother

turned to her, eyes filled with

my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's

door creaked

young boy with a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

to bring him

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

servant motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook

are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering,

encountered many 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

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

to the ward, Peter found

here. Even in his ill

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?

the room to

responded softly, “Edwin just recognized

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

comforted Mark until

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her film

can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her head

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

parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

pause, Peter's

Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos

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

just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked,

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't

he opted not to mention it, deciding

VIP ward, where Mark was

unwilling to close her

vanish in the blink

her warm cheek and stared at him,

his way to the

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

for a long time. An entire day

anxiety 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

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

came to visit Mark,

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

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to administering the medicine

could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take

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

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

couldn't resist a teasing

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

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

me check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to

up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene,

for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

Edwin opened the door and ushered his sister

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

an extended moment before

gently, whispering to her not to make

okay?” His

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

had been battling a fever and

up, Mark was

in

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

eyes fixed