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.

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,

putting me through

He tried to

It was Cecilia.

you shedding

of his being, slowly reached out to touch her

You used to be

closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t

Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down her

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

her,

for words, Cecilia simply

door

young boy with a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing for

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

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

are you here at the hospital?”

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

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

ward, Peter

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

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

she exited the room to gather her

for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for

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

Mark until he

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

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

role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's well-being, along with Edwin

parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her intentions

Peter's face

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

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

Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming

He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss

teasing. 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 feeling

mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward,

slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes

in the blink of an eye haunted

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

on his way

witnessing

Cecilia's

entire day

anxiety grew, and 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

when he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the

visit

Bee Bh Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this

anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and

over the phone, he chose to take

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in conversation, Rena attentively attended to

her expression filled

observing Rena's actions, couldn't

your own father, Rena.”

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

old man.” Rena felt an intense

welled up in Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the atmosphere in the room

arrived with both Edwin and

requested that the servant wait

the initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

Mark remained in a serene repose, his face

for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

sister gently, whispering to her not to make a

resting, okay?” His

to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the

1978 On that evening, Edwin had been battling

woke up, Mark was

in Edwin's

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

her eyes fixed