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.

she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48

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

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

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

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly

to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

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

Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her

rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and

to her, eyes filled with

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

door creaked

boy with a cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

let Edwin inside, but the boy shook

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

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

faced, living humbly in a small rental

the ward, Peter found Mark

spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state,

And I hate 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

the room to gather

don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply

Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood;

Library Peter comforted Mark

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

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

to stay in

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

made her

Peter's face Lit up with

Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help

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

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

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

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

opted not to mention it,

entered the VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

to close her eyes even for a

might vanish in the

her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

was on his

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

get better.” Cecilia's voice was

a long time. An entire

“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

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

there was likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he

whispered, “Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression

actions, couldn't resist

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

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

our old man.” Rena felt an

eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both Edwin

requested that the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

in a serene repose,

for an extended

his sister gently, whispering to her

resting, okay?” His

drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark

had been battling a

woke up, Mark was there, a

brimmed in Edwin's

before carefully tucking

her eyes fixed on her