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.

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

Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly

you keep putting me

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

It was Cecilia.

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

every fiber of his being, slowly reached

changed. You used to be so

to him, Cecilia murmured,

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. Your health isn’t

Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?”

her hand firmly, Mark finally voiced his 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 children as well as Rena to look after.” Cecilia looked

slowly turned to her,

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

door

cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship,

boy shook his head,

said, “You're still ill. 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, before darting away, the servant trailing

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

to the ward, Peter

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 them.”

you! 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? Peter sure has a way with words." Though Cecilia realized they were jesting to lighten her mood, it only deepened

the room to gather her

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

it's no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he

Library Peter comforted Mark until

engrossed in a call, likely with her

can continue

role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being,

As parents, their

made her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's

you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to

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

think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss

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, where

to close her eyes even for a

thought that Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

was on his way to the

mind upon witnessing this intimate

get better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

anxiety grew, and she persistently sought answers. The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper

felt some relief

to visit Mark, accompanied by

Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous and cautious

a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to administering the

the phone, he chose to take the risk

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

her expression

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a

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

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

Rena felt an intense

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

for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the

with both Edwin

that the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered

a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

Mark attentively for an extended moment

to her

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

his thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night

had been battling a

was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in

a word before carefully

eyes fixed on