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.

nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.”

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

keep putting me through this?”

tried to focus, his

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to be

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia

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

sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your health

and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed

else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children

to her, eyes filled with

my son. It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

door

cooling patch

It was Edwin.

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

their relationship,

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

you here at the hospital?”

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

faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea was a

the ward, Peter found

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

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

the room to gather

“Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's

blood; he would go to any lengths to protect the

comforted Mark until he fell

in a call,

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

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

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos

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

I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia

by Peter. He awkwardly scratched

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

opted not to mention it, deciding to

VIP ward, where

all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for

vanish in the blink of an eye

on her warm cheek and stared at

his way to the

upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

entire day had gone by, yet he showed no signs of waking

amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged sleep is his way of catching up

While Cecilia felt some

visit

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

servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that

Mark could issue instructions over the phone,

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

her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

seems like you're taking care of your own father, Rena.”

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

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

observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant

Edwin opened the door

remained in a serene repose,

observed Mark attentively for an

his sister gently, whispering to

is resting, okay?” His gaze

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

evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

was there, a steadfast presence by

in

Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her

eyes fixed on her