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.

closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged

for Mark and exited, Cecilia

do you keep putting me through this?”

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

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

fiber of his being,

to be so candid and

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia

not the young girl you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion welled up in

called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do

something befell you?” Tears streamed down her

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

slowly turned to her,

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

ward door creaked

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

inside, but the boy shook his

still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips quivering, Edwin remained

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the

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

ward, Peter

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

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

exited the room

Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father.

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would

Peter comforted Mark until

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

can continue your work. He'll be

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her

Peter's face

sure to recover

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

just an amateur in the art of charming

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

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

not to mention it,

entered the VIP ward, where Mark

night, unwilling to close

that Mark might vanish in

her warm cheek and stared

on his way to

upon witnessing this intimate

get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

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

The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems

awaken when he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt

to visit

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

make a decision of what to

Although Mark could issue instructions over the

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively

forehead, her expression filled with care

observing Rena's actions, couldn't

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

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

our old man.” Rena felt an

Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both Edwin

that the

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered

the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately

to her

His gaze Lingered on

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

had been battling a fever and

he woke up, Mark was there, a

in

uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and

her eyes