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.

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

for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him,

do you keep putting me through

though feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you

his being, slowly reached out to touch her

changed. You used to be so candid and

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this.

Olivia if something

else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as Rena to look after.” Cecilia looked

her, eyes filled

is my son. It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to rest

door

patch still on his

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship,

but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only

taken aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips

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

humbly

ward, Peter found Mark

Gently adjusting the blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in

“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. Strong

room to gather her

Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his

blood; he would go to any lengths to protect

comforted Mark until he

Peter found Cecilia engrossed in

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

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

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her

Peter's face

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

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

1976 He quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked,

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

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

to mention

VIP ward, where Mark was

unwilling to close her eyes even for a moment

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

her warm cheek

was on his way to

upon witnessing this

Cecilia's

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

an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had

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

visit Mark, accompanied by

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

servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of

could issue instructions over the

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

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

Rena's actions, couldn't

own father, Rena.” Rena shot

to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition by touching his

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

she observed the scene, noting

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with

requested that the

opened the door and ushered his sister

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

an extended moment before affectionately

sister gently, whispering to her not to make a

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

he woke up, Mark was there, a

in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking her into

her eyes fixed on her