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.

she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39

Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing

you keep putting me through this?”

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

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?”

his being, slowly reached out

changed. You used to be so

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

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

called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your

happen to Edwin and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed down

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

to her, eyes

duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand, allowing him the peace to rest his

door

patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

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

of their relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered with mixed

but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only

Why are you here at

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

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

ward,

spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to

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

room to gather

Mark confided to Peter, “I don’t want her burdened with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his

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

Mark until he fell

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

you can continue your work. He'll be in high

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

point. As parents, their foremost

her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's

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

way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his

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

go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

just teasing. I'm going to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that

mention it, deciding

VIP ward,

to close her eyes

might vanish in the blink

gently placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek

his way to

witnessing

Cecilia's voice

entire day had gone by, yet

been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he

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

came to visit Mark, accompanied by

Ti Koos “He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark

the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at that moment.

issue instructions over the phone, he

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

forehead, her expression filled

actions, couldn't resist a

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen

Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently assessed Mark's condition

check on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen

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

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the

with both Edwin

requested that the servant

opened the door and ushered his

on the bed, Mark remained in a serene repose, his

observed Mark attentively for an

sister gently, whispering to her not to

His gaze

rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to comfort

Edwin had been battling

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast

brimmed in Edwin's

a word before carefully

her eyes fixed on