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.

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

exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him,

me through

recognize her voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

he questioned, “Are you

fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to be so

closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

my eyes, you'll always be that

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

Olivia if something befell you?”

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

turned to her, eyes

for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand,

door creaked open

cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him

their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to

aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you here

many 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

on the boy, 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 tea was a

the ward,

here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to

agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has

the room to gather

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

Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he

Mark

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

mend, you can continue your

coveted film role to stay in Duefron,

parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face

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

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

the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's

scratched his head,

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

the VIP ward, where Mark

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

vanish in the blink of an eye haunted

Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at

his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

long time. An entire day

under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he

felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she

visit Mark,

“He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always

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

over the phone, he chose to take the risk

While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

your own father, Rena.” Rena

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

man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold

scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained

other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin and

that the

opened the door and

remained in a serene repose, his face displaying

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

to her not

okay?” His

thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had

Edwin had been battling a fever and

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

in

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

her eyes fixed on her