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.

medication, a nurse started an IV 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

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

putting me

tried

It was Cecilia.

you shedding tears for me?” “No,” she

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached out

used to

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have changed,

eyes, you'll

father and brother and you didn’t have to

happen to Edwin and Olivia if something

I hadn't stepped in, who else would have? Your father’s advancing in age, and your brother has four children

to her,

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

ward door creaked

a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

his sitter to bring him to the hospital, fearing

Mark's acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

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

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

hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before darting

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

the ward, Peter found

tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in

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

the room

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

no act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would

Library Peter comforted Mark until he fell

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

began, “When Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.”

film role to stay in Duefron, prioritizing

a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

her intentions

a thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up

sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon hearing Peter's remark, Cecilia couldn't help but

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

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

didn’t go unnoticed by Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the

to mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward, where Mark was

close her eyes even for

Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

hand on her warm

his way to

his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice

for a long time. An entire

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

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

visit Mark,

caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been

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

over the phone, he chose to take the

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

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

actions, couldn't

you're taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena

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

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

she observed the scene, noting

had other commitments for the

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in the

arrived with

the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and

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

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

whispering to her not to make

okay?” His gaze

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

1978 On that evening, Edwin had

Mark was

in Edwin's

uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's

remained silent, her eyes