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.

advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39

monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing

you keep putting me through this?”

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

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out

to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia

you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same

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

would happen to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?”

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

her, eyes

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

door

with a cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to

their relationship,

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

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

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is

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

to the ward, Peter found

adjusting the blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in

Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has

the room

dimly 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 as his

and blood; he would go to any

Mark until he

Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

to reassure her, Peter began, “When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

point. As parents, their

made her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

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

really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of

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

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his

surprise, 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 her remark was far from casual; she was clearly feeling

opted not to mention it, deciding to

ward, where Mark was

to close

that Mark might vanish in the

warm cheek and stared at

was on his way to

his mind upon witnessing this

better.” Cecilia's voice

deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by,

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

While Cecilia felt

visit

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there was likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of

issue instructions over the phone, he

whispered, “Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her

couldn't resist a teasing

care of your own

say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but

the scene, noting that

Library Waylen had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in

arrived with both

that the

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

bed, Mark remained in a serene

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before

sister gently, whispering to her not to

is resting, okay?” His

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

that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

in

uttering a word before carefully

her eyes