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

up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat

you keep putting me through this?”

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

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

being, slowly

You used to be so

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

have called my father and

to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?”

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

slowly turned to her, eyes

him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply

ward door creaked

with a cooling patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

sitter to

acknowledgment of their relationship,

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

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

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

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

ward, Peter found Mark

1975 Gently adjusting the blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for

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? Peter sure has a way with

room to

Peter, “I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you

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

comforted Mark until he fell

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

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

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her

pause, Peter's face Lit up

With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help but

a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh

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, “Yes,

awkwardly scratched his head,

him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her

not to mention it, deciding to

VIP ward,

slept all night, unwilling to close

vanish in the blink

warm cheek and stared at him,

was on his

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate

better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

an immense amount of stress, and it

Cecilia felt some relief at the

came to visit Mark, accompanied

Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm

instructions over the phone, he

be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged

wiped Mark's forehead, her

couldn't resist a

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition by touching his

felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but held

welled up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

servant arrived with both Edwin

the servant wait

opened the

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

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

cradled his sister gently, whispering to

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

drifted back to one particular rainy night when

Edwin had been battling

Mark was there, a

in

word before carefully tucking her into

her eyes fixed on