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.

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

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

do you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's

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

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?” “No,”

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly

You used to

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia

eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion

my father and

and Olivia if something befell

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 advancing in age, and your brother has four

to her, eyes

be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia

ward door

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to bring him

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head,

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

Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great

faced, living humbly in

ward, Peter found Mark

Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need

Edwin and Olivia are 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?

exited the room to gather

confided to 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 worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's voice

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

comforted Mark until he

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in

you can continue your work. He'll be in high

coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

their foremost

her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

the best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly”

“You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of

He quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

added, “I'm just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual; she was clearly

opted not to mention it, deciding

ward, where Mark was peacefully

to close her eyes even for a moment

in the blink of

on her warm cheek and stared at him, her

on his way to the

upon witnessing this intimate

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was

a long time. An entire day had gone by,

of stress, and it seems he

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

visit Mark, accompanied

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

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

instructions over the phone, he chose to

whispered, “Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena

her expression

observing Rena's actions, couldn't

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

kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand

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

scene, noting that

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the

with both

requested that the servant wait

opened the door and ushered

in a

an extended moment before

his sister gently, whispering to her not

His

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

evening, Edwin had been battling a fever

was there, a steadfast presence

in

uttering a word before carefully

her eyes fixed on her