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.

started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia

exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out

do you keep putting me through this?”

voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding

his being, slowly reached

used to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be

to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother

Olivia if something

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

slowly turned to her, eyes filled

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

ward door creaked

cooling patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

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

their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide with

ill. Why are you

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

reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk

to the ward, Peter found Mark

around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted

still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia?

room to gather her

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

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

Library Peter comforted Mark until he fell

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be

a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along

a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her

Peter's face

the best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly”

with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief,

I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words carried a tinge of

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a

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

he opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward, where

hadn't slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes even

in the

hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

his way to

witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's

for a long time. An entire day had gone

doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in

Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

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

a decision of

instructions over the phone, he chose to take the

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

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care and

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a

taking care of your own

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

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

eyes as she observed the scene, noting

commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in

arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

Edwin opened the

a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

his sister gently, whispering to her not to make a

okay?” His

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

that evening, Edwin had

was there, a steadfast

brimmed in Edwin's

up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt

remained silent, her eyes fixed on