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.

prescribing the necessary 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

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

putting me

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

It was Cecilia.

questioned, “Are you shedding tears for me?”

fiber of his being,

changed. You used to be so

to him,

“But in my eyes, you'll always

to think sensibly. I could have called my father and

Edwin and Olivia if something befell

firmly, Mark 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

to her,

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

ward door

cooling patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

persuaded his sitter to bring him

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's

motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy

you here at the hospital?” Lips

boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,”

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

to the ward, Peter found

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

“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

she exited the room

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

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

Library Peter comforted Mark

Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her film

Evans is on the mend, you can continue

a coveted film role to stay in

As parents, their foremost responsibility was to

her intentions

thoughtful pause, Peter's

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

a way with words.” Peter breathed

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

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

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

he opted not to mention it, deciding

entered the VIP ward, where Mark

slept all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for a

vanish in the blink of

placed Mark's hand on her warm

on his

changed his mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and

better.” Cecilia's

had been in deep slumber for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he showed no

under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a

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

visit Mark, accompanied by

“He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had always been a meticulous and

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 down and resort to administering

the phone, he chose to take the risk

out he can be quite impulsive at times.” While Waylen

her expression filled with

actions, couldn't resist

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

a kind word to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on

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

observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen

the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere

arrived with both Edwin

the

opened the door and ushered his sister

in a serene repose, his face displaying a pallid

observed Mark attentively for an extended moment

his sister gently, whispering to her not

resting, okay?” His gaze

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

Edwin had

up, Mark was there,

in Edwin's

carefully tucking her into

silent, her eyes fixed on