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.

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

Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly

keep putting me

her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you

of his being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to be

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

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

think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this.

to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her

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 children as well

slowly turned to her, eyes

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

ward door creaked open

a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

the boy shook his

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

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

living humbly in a small rental space for years, where

ward,

here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see

“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,

she exited the room to gather

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 a whisper.

flesh and blood;

Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

is on the mend, you can continue your work.

had sacrificed a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

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

made her intentions

Peter's

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

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

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

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his

Cecilia 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

mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward,

unwilling to close her eyes even for a moment

Mark might vanish in the blink of an

on her warm cheek and stared

his

witnessing

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

“He's been under an immense amount of stress, and

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she remained

came to visit

Bh 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

issue instructions over the phone, he

times.” While

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

never have a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's

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

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

other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with both

the servant wait

opened the door and ushered his sister

remained in a serene

observed Mark attentively for an

whispering to her not to

His

his thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been

was there, a steadfast presence by his

brimmed in Edwin's

carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing her

silent, her eyes fixed on