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 hours. If his fever exceeds

Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out the lines

do you keep putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

tried to focus, his eyes settling on a

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding tears for me?”

being, slowly reached out to touch

changed. You used to be so candid and

Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

and brother and you didn’t

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

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

her, eyes filled with

for words, Cecilia

ward door creaked

young boy with a cooling patch

It was Edwin.

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

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

let Edwin inside, but the boy

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

boy's level, Peter comforted,

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

to the ward, Peter

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. You need to recover quickly, for them.” Mustering the strength, Mark

quite the charmer, arent 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 exited the room to

the dimly lit ward, 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 father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She

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

Peter comforted Mark until

engrossed in a call, likely

on the mend, you can continue

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

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

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

with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief, his usual playful demeanor

Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at

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

opted not to mention it, deciding to

the VIP ward, where Mark

hadn't slept all night, unwilling to close

that Mark might vanish in the blink

Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared

his

witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

Cecilia's

a long time. An entire day had gone

patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he

he's had enough.” While Cecilia felt some

visit

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

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 medicine

instructions over the phone, he chose to take

whispered, “Turns out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen

forehead, her expression

observing Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

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

one hand still on Rena's shoulder,

on our old man.” Rena felt an intense urge

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

for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

three adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

servant arrived with both

that the servant wait

Edwin opened the door and

Mark remained in a serene repose, his

attentively for an extended moment

his sister gently, whispering to

His gaze Lingered on

particular rainy night when Mark had

that evening, Edwin had

Mark was

in Edwin's

carefully tucking

eyes