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.

the necessary medication, a nurse started an IV for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his

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

me through this?” Cecilia's voice

feverish, seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

changed. You used to be so

1974 Nestling closer to him,

remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll always be that same

have called my father and brother and you didn’t

to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears

her hand firmly, Mark finally 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 father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as

turned to her, eyes filled

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

door creaked open

a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with

boy shook his head, bolting away,

“You're still ill. Why are you here at

Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting away, the servant

the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk

ward, Peter

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

agreed, “Yes, you're still young.” Resting his head against Cecilia, Mark teased, “See, Cecilia? Peter sure has a way with words."

the room to

with guilt. I'd 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

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

engrossed in a call, likely with

the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be

to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

a point. As parents, their

her intentions

Peter's face Lit up

choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't

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

He quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of

scratched his head, momentarily at a

retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the

mention it,

VIP ward,

slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

might vanish in

her warm cheek and

on his way

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's voice was almost

had been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no

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

felt some

to visit Mark, accompanied

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

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

Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he

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

her expression

Rena's actions, couldn't resist

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a

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

Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but held

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

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the

arrived with both

the servant

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his sister

a serene repose, his

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her

His gaze Lingered

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

that evening, Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing

eyes fixed