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.

“Monitor him closely over the

monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

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

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding tears for me?”

fiber of his being,

You used to be so candid

Nestling closer to him,

in my eyes, you'll always be that same young girl” Emotion welled up in

could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do

to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?”

voiced his thoughts, “Cecilia, I'm Edwin's dad. The rain was torrential last night. If I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your

slowly turned to her, eyes

Lost for

ward door creaked

cooling patch still

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

but the boy shook his head,

are you here at the

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

Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small

the ward, Peter

that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you.

arent you? 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

she exited the room to

for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father.

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

Peter comforted Mark until

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

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

had sacrificed a coveted film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

had a point. As parents, their

her

pause, Peter's

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

tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful demeanor

amateur in the art of charming ladies.”

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

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

VIP ward, where Mark was

night, unwilling to close

might vanish in the

on her warm cheek and stared at

was on his way to the

witnessing

Cecilia's voice was almost a

had been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day

amount of stress, and it seems he

felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she

visit Mark, accompanied by

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

children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose

quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care and

couldn't resist

own father, Rena.” Rena

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

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

scene, noting that despite his age,

for the afternoon, so he soon

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the

arrived with both Edwin and

the servant

Edwin opened the

bed, Mark remained in a serene repose,

an extended moment

to her not to make

is resting, okay?” His

rainy night when Mark had emerged from the

Edwin had been battling a

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her

her eyes fixed on her