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.

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

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

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

her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes settling on a hazy

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?” “No,” she

his being, slowly reached out

to be

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion

could have called my father and brother

if something

who else would have? Your

turned to her,

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

door creaked

patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the

relationship, Edwin's eyes

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

still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips

many children, Peter intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your

gaze lingered 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

the ward,

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

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 mood, it only deepened her

she exited the room to

for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more.

blood; he would go to any lengths to protect

comforted Mark until he

in a call, likely with her

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

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

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her

Peter's

to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help

a way with words.” Peter

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

unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from

mention it, deciding to tread

the VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

night, unwilling to close her

vanish in the

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared

on his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice

slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet

The doctor, in a patient tone, explained, “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 his

Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's

visit

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

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment.

the phone, he chose

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

forehead, her expression

couldn't

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

say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but

up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene,

the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

with both

the servant wait

the door

in a serene repose, his face

for an extended moment

to her

okay?” His gaze

one particular rainy night when

On that evening, Edwin had

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by his

in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking her into

eyes