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.

“Monitor him closely over the

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

putting me through this?” Cecilia's

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

It was Cecilia.

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

of his being, slowly reached out to

changed. You used to

to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

could have called my father and brother and you

Olivia if something

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

her, eyes filled with

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

ward door

a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide with

Why are you here at the hospital?”

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

reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space

ward,

rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover

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

the room to gather her

responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares

Mark's flesh and blood; he

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in

Evans is on the mend, you can continue your

in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along

parents, their foremost responsibility was

her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't

“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 ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked,

awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark

mention

ward, where Mark

night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at

was on his way to

witnessing this intimate

Cecilia's voice was almost

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

amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This

enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation,

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a

for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to

over the phone, he chose to take the

quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand

me check on our old man.” Rena felt an

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

other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

arrived with

requested that the servant wait

Edwin opened the door and

on the bed, Mark remained in a serene

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before

cradled his sister gently, whispering to

is resting, okay?” His

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

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a

woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

brimmed in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing her

remained silent, her eyes fixed on