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.

medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely

the nurse set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines

keep putting me

He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding

permeating every fiber of his being, slowly

changed. You used to be so candid and

1974 Nestling closer to him,

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

my father and brother and you didn’t

something befell you?” Tears streamed

dad. The rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing

her, eyes filled with

Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand,

door creaked

with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

but the boy shook his head, bolting away,

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

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

humbly

to the ward, Peter

here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to

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

room

softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father.

and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect the

Library Peter comforted Mark until

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

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

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

As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit

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

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

“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

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

Cecilia 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

to mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward,

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

in the

hand on her warm

on his way to

upon witnessing this intimate

better.” Cecilia's voice was

for a long time. An entire

an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some

he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

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

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do

Although Mark could issue instructions over the

impulsive at times.” While Waylen

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled

couldn't resist

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

one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently

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

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

had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the

servant arrived with both Edwin

requested that the

initiative, Edwin opened the

a serene repose, his face displaying

observed Mark attentively for an extended

his sister gently, whispering to her not to make a

resting, okay?” His

his thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged

Edwin had been battling a

up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence

in Edwin's

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

her eyes fixed on her