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.

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

and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines on his

you keep putting me through

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

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you

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

You used to be so candid and

to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

you'll always be that same young girl”

could have called my father and brother

happen to Edwin and Olivia if something

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 Rena to look after.” Cecilia looked on in

to her, eyes filled

duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

ward door creaked

boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to

of their relationship,

Edwin inside, but the boy

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

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

lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in

to the ward,

Even in his ill state, he wanted

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,

she exited the room to gather her

give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.”

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he

comforted Mark until

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her film

Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work.

film role to stay in Duefron,

a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

made her

Peter's

you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly”

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

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

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

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

not to mention it, deciding to tread

VIP ward, where Mark was

all night, unwilling to close

in the blink of an

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared

was on his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

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

had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation,

came to visit

really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous and cautious

a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose to take

While

wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled with

couldn't

you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

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

our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

as she observed the scene, noting that

for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with both Edwin

that the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the

bed, Mark remained in a

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

gently, whispering to her not to

is resting, okay?” His

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from

On that evening, Edwin had been battling

Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in

before carefully tucking her

remained silent, her eyes fixed on her