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.

necessary medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48

heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines on his

keep putting me through this?”

He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

You used to be so candid

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

eyes, you'll always be

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

to Edwin and Olivia if something

firmly, Mark 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 as well as Rena

slowly turned to her,

him.” Lost for words,

door creaked open

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

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

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

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

you

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

hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental

the ward,

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

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

she exited the room to

everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr

Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths

comforted Mark until he

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin

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

her

Peter's face Lit up with

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

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

quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, 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

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

“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

to mention it,

ward, where Mark was

close her eyes even

in the blink of an eye

Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at

was on his

upon witnessing this

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was

time. An entire day had gone by,

grew, and she persistently sought answers. The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and

Cecilia felt some

to visit

off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous and cautious

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to

Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to

he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition

me check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

Library Waylen had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere

with both Edwin

requested that the servant wait

the door

remained in a serene repose, his face displaying

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

to her not to make a

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered on

particular rainy night when

On that evening, Edwin had been battling a

was there, a steadfast presence

in Edwin's

uttering a word before carefully tucking her into

eyes fixed on