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.

for Mark. Spotting Cecilia, she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia acknowledged with a

the nurse set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the

me through this?”

seemed to recognize her voice. He tried to focus, his eyes

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you

every fiber of his being, slowly reached

to be so candid

closer to him, Cecilia

you remember.” “But in my eyes, you'll

and brother

Olivia if something

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 Rena to look

slowly turned to her, eyes

Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing

ward door creaked

cooling patch still on his

It was Edwin.

sitter to bring him to the

their relationship,

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

ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips

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

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

the ward, Peter found Mark

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

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

room to gather her

Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more.

blood; he would go to any

comforted Mark until he fell

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a

the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her

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

a point. As parents, their

made her

pause, Peter's

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

with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief,

1976 He quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled

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

he opted not to mention it, deciding to tread

the VIP ward, where

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

vanish in the blink of an

on her warm cheek and stared at him, her

on his way to

upon witnessing this intimate scene

please get better.” Cecilia's

deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had

she 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 catching up on

awaken when he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt

came to visit

caught me off guard

supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to administering the medicine

1977 Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he chose

quite impulsive at times.” While

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

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

seems like you're taking care of your own

hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's

on our old man.” Rena felt an

scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained

for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

initiative, Edwin opened the door and

the bed, Mark remained in a serene

an extended moment before

to her not

okay?” His gaze Lingered

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

evening, Edwin had been

up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by his

brimmed in

without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into

her eyes fixed