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 his fever exceeds

and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him,

do you keep putting me

her voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

being,

You used to be so candid and

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

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

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

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

turned to her, eyes

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

ward door

patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

to bring him

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

the boy shook

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

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

to the ward, Peter found Mark

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

of course I am still young!” Chuckling, Peter agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia?

room

Edwin.” Peter responded 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

blood;

comforted Mark until he fell

engrossed in a call, likely with her

her, Peter began, “When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her

had sacrificed a coveted film role to stay in

had a point. As parents, their foremost

her

pause, Peter's face Lit up

Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

have a way with words.” Peter breathed a

in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked,

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his

him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't

mention it, deciding to tread

entered the VIP ward,

hadn't slept all night, unwilling to close her

might vanish in the blink of an eye haunted

Mark's hand on her warm cheek

his way to the

his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was

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

a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an 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 catching

when he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the

to visit

Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.”

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

the phone, he chose to

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

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

couldn't resist a

own father,

say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

Rena felt an intense urge to

observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the

with both Edwin

that the

the initiative, Edwin opened the

a serene repose, his face displaying a

Mark attentively for an extended moment before

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her not to make a

is resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

On that evening, Edwin had been battling

was there, a

brimmed in

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully

remained silent, her eyes fixed on her