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.

Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees,

monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing

keep putting me

her voice. He tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears

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

used to

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

in my eyes, you'll always

and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your

would happen to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down

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

her, eyes

to be there for him.” Lost for words,

ward door

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

It was Edwin.

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

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship,

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

Why are you here at the hospital?”

Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is

gaze lingered on the boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space

to the ward, Peter found Mark

a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.”

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 melancholy. Strong and resilient, she wanted to be Mark's pillar

exited the room to

confided to Peter, “I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized

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

Mark until he fell

found Cecilia engrossed in

on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when

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

As parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

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

have a way with

good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

“I'm just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that

to mention it, deciding to tread

the VIP ward, where Mark

to close her eyes even

might vanish in the blink of an

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and

on his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

better.” Cecilia's

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

persistently sought answers. 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 way of

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she remained

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at

over the phone,

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

forehead, her

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

your own father, Rena.” Rena

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

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

scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a certain childlike

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin

the

the door

Mark remained in a serene repose,

for an extended moment before

gently, whispering to

His gaze

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from

evening, Edwin had

was there, a steadfast presence by his

brimmed in

Olivia without uttering a word before carefully

eyes fixed