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

heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took

do you keep putting me through

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

It was Cecilia.

a raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

every fiber of his being, slowly

changed. You used to be so candid

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured,

you'll always be that same young girl”

to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you didn’t have to do this. Your health isn’t

and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed

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 look after.” Cecilia looked on

her, eyes filled

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

door

boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead peeked

It was Edwin.

worry evident, Edwin had persuaded his sitter to bring him to the

acknowledgment of their relationship,

but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to

taken aback, said, “You're still ill. Why are you here at the hospital?” Lips

comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered,

boy, reflecting on Edwin's privileged lineage and the hardships he had faced, living humbly in

ward, Peter found Mark

spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted to see you. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering

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

the room to gather her

with guilt. I'd give everything for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you,

was Mark's flesh and blood; he would

comforted Mark until

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with

continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.”

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

As parents, their

her

Peter's face

he's sure to recover swiftly” Koos Upon

way with words.”

quipped, “Oh, you think 'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head,

to go see him now.” Observing Cecilia's retreating figure, Peter couldn't dismiss the thought that her remark was far from

not to mention

VIP ward,

close her eyes even for

in

hand on her warm cheek and stared at

on his way

he changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene

Cecilia's voice was almost a

been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet

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 proper rest in quite some time. This prolonged

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

to visit Mark,

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

there was likely a supply of basic medications for the children. The servant, overwhelmed with anxiety, couldn't make a decision of what to do at

the phone, he chose

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

forehead, her expression filled with care

couldn't resist a teasing

your own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

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

Rena felt an intense

eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite

for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in

with both Edwin and

requested that the servant

the door and ushered his sister

Mark remained in a serene repose, his

attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

cradled his sister gently, whispering to her

is resting, okay?” His gaze

night when Mark had emerged

On that evening, Edwin had been

he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence

brimmed in

before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and

remained silent, her eyes fixed