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

set up a heart monitor for Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly

keep putting me through this?”

to recognize her voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly reached

You used to be so candid

closer to him, Cecilia

you'll always

to think sensibly. I could have called my father and brother and you

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

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

turned to her,

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

ward door creaked open

young boy with a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

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

relationship, Edwin's eyes shimmered

to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head,

Why are you

Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is

had faced, living humbly in a small rental space for years, where even a simple treat like milk tea was a

the ward,

tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state, he wanted

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

she exited the room to gather her

responded softly, “Edwin just recognized

flesh and blood; he

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call,

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

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

a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

made her intentions

pause, Peter's face Lit

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

with words.” Peter

I'm just an amateur in the art of

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

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

not to mention

VIP ward, where Mark was

close her eyes even for

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an

warm cheek and stared at him,

his way to the

he changed his mind upon witnessing

better.” Cecilia's voice was

An entire

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 the

to visit Mark, accompanied by

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

a supply 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

the phone, he chose to take the

can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged in

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

taking care of your own father, Rena.” Rena

a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder, gently

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

observed the scene, noting that despite

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin

the servant

initiative, Edwin opened the door and ushered his

Mark remained in a serene

for an extended moment

to her not to make

resting, okay?” His gaze

night when Mark had emerged from the downpour to comfort

1978 On that evening, Edwin had

woke up, Mark was there,

brimmed in Edwin's

without uttering a word before carefully

her eyes fixed on