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 next 48 hours.

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

putting me

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

It was Cecilia.

you shedding

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch

used to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

and brother and you didn’t have to do

if something befell you?” Tears streamed down

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 Rena

to her, eyes

for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's

door creaked

a cooling patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for Mark's

of their relationship, Edwin's

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

ill. Why are you here at the

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

reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea was a luxury.

the ward, Peter

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

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 deepened her melancholy. Strong and resilient, she wanted to be Mark's

room

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

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

Library Peter comforted Mark

in a call,

continue your work. He'll

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

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her

Peter's face Lit up with

sure to recover

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

just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from casual; she was clearly

not to mention

VIP ward, where Mark was peacefully

slept all night, unwilling to close

in the blink

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her gaze

was on his way to

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

please get better.” Cecilia's

time. An entire day had gone by, yet he

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

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

visit

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

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 herself.

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

can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and

forehead, her expression filled with care and

Rena's actions, couldn't

care of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

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

check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense

in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite

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

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

arrived with

the servant

opened the door and ushered his sister

bed, Mark remained in a

attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

sister gently, whispering to her not to make

okay?” His gaze

one particular rainy night when Mark had

evening, Edwin had been battling a

woke up, Mark was

in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking her

her eyes fixed on