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.

“Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If his fever exceeds 39 degrees, alert us immediately.” Cecilia

Cecilia took a seat beside

keep putting me through

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

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding tears for me?” “No,” she

weariness permeating every fiber of his being, slowly

to

him, Cecilia murmured, “Times have

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

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

would 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 as well as Rena to

to her, eyes filled with

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

ward door creaked open

young boy with a cooling patch still on his forehead

It was Edwin.

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

of their relationship,

let Edwin inside, but the boy shook

are you

the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle

he had faced, living humbly in a

the ward, Peter found

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

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

room

for Edwin.” Peter responded softly, “Edwin just recognized you as his father. As for you, playing the martyr might worry Cecilia more. She deeply cares about you.” Mark's voice was a

act.” Edwin was Mark's flesh and blood; he would go to any lengths to protect

Peter comforted Mark until

ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely with her

Mr. Evans is on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.” Cecilia shook her

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

point. As parents, their foremost responsibility

made her intentions

Peter's face Lit up with

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

way with words.” Peter breathed a sigh of relief,

in the art of charming ladies.”

awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily at a loss for

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

to mention it, deciding to

entered the VIP ward,

to close her eyes even for a moment

might vanish in

on her warm cheek and stared at him,

his way to the

witnessing

better.” Cecilia's voice was almost a

entire day had gone by, yet he showed

patient tone, explained, “He's been under an immense amount of stress, and it seems he hasn't had a proper rest in

enough.” While Cecilia felt some relief at the doctor's explanation, she

visit Mark, accompanied by

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

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 that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down and resort to administering

the phone, he chose to

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

her expression filled

couldn't resist a teasing

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

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

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

eyes as she observed the scene, noting that

Library Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon, so he soon left

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

gone, the atmosphere in

servant arrived with

that the

the door

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

Mark attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

whispering to her

is resting, okay?” His gaze

his thoughts drifted back to one particular rainy night

On that evening, Edwin had been battling

time he woke up, Mark was there, a steadfast presence by

in Edwin's

uttering a word before carefully

eyes