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.

for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If

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

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

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

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding

being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to be so

1974 Nestling closer to him,

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

to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother

Olivia if something befell you?”

who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as

turned to her, eyes filled with

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

door creaked

a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

persuaded his sitter to bring him

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

the boy shook his

Why are you here

Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,”

lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea

the ward, Peter found

was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly,

young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “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

the room to gather her

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

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

Peter comforted Mark until

engrossed in a call, likely

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,

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark,

a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of

amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from

to mention

ward, where

night, unwilling to close her eyes

vanish in the blink of an eye

on her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

his way to the

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate

Cecilia's voice was almost a

time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed

immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his way of

enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief

visit Mark, accompanied

off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous

was likely 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

over the phone, he

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

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

observing Rena's actions, couldn't

taking care of your own father, Rena.”

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

felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but held

the scene, noting that

the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the

servant arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and

a serene

Mark attentively for an extended

sister gently, whispering to her not

His gaze Lingered

rainy night when Mark had emerged from the

evening, Edwin had been

was there, a steadfast

in Edwin's

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

silent, her eyes