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.

him closely over the next 48

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

me through this?” Cecilia's

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

It was Cecilia.

voice, he questioned, “Are you

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out to touch her

to be so

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

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

and Olivia if something befell you?”

stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children as well as Rena to

slowly turned to her,

there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held

door creaked

boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

to bring him to the

relationship, Edwin's eyes

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

“You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?”

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.”

living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple

to the ward,

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

And I hate you! Edwin 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 deepened her melancholy. Strong and resilient, she

she exited the room to gather

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 deeply cares about

flesh and blood; he would

Library Peter comforted Mark until he fell

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

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

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

parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

best choice. With you by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos

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

I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes, he's quite skilled in that department.” Her words carried

unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

“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 remark was far from casual;

to mention it, deciding to tread

ward,

slept all night, unwilling to close

thought that Mark might vanish in

her warm cheek and

his way to

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's voice was almost a

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

immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in quite some time.

While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she

visit Mark, accompanied

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

servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd

instructions over the phone, he chose

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

tenderly wiped Mark's forehead, her expression filled

Rena's actions, couldn't

of your own father, Rena.” Rena shot

Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's

old man.” Rena felt

she observed the scene, noting that despite his age,

the afternoon, so he soon left with

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both

the servant wait

opened the door and ushered his sister

a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

an extended moment before affectionately

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her not to

His gaze Lingered on

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

On that evening, Edwin had been battling

he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

brimmed in Edwin's

word before carefully tucking her into

eyes fixed