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.

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

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

you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

though feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

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

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly

used to

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

father and brother and you didn’t have to do

something befell you?”

who else would have? Your

turned to her, eyes filled

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

door

a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

to bring him to

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

boy shook his head, bolting

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

Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is

the hardships he had faced, living humbly

to the ward, Peter

“Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering

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 only deepened her melancholy. Strong and resilient, she

exited the room to

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 father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect

Peter comforted Mark

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

the mend, you can continue your

to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin and Olivia's

their foremost responsibility

made her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover

a way with words.” Peter

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

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far

opted not to mention it,

ward, where Mark

to close

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye haunted

warm cheek and stared

on his way to the

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice was almost

had been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

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

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

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

Cecilia's apartment, 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 ultimately calm

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take the

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

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

seems like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

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

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

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

for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in

arrived with both

requested that the servant

the door and

in a serene repose, his face displaying

Mark attentively for an

sister gently, whispering to her not to

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to comfort

evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and

Mark was

in Edwin's

a word before carefully tucking her into

eyes fixed