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.

advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48 hours. If

Mark and exited, Cecilia took a seat beside

keep putting me through

to recognize her voice. He tried to focus,

It was Cecilia.

raspy voice, he questioned, “Are you shedding tears for

of his being, slowly reached out to touch

changed. You used to be so candid and

to him, Cecilia murmured,

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

called my father and brother and you didn’t have to

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

her hand 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 your brother has four children as well as Rena to look after.” Cecilia

slowly turned to her, eyes filled

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

door

patch still on his forehead peeked in

It was Edwin.

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

acknowledgment of their relationship, Edwin's eyes

motioned to let Edwin inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to collide

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

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

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

ward, Peter found

the blankets around Mark with a tenderness rivaling that of a spouse, Peter whispered, “Edwin was here. Even in his ill state,

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."

room

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

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

comforted Mark until

found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

on the mend, you can continue your work. He'll be in high spirits when you return.”

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

parents, their foremost responsibility was to their

made her

pause, Peter's face Lit up with

sure to recover

responded in a soft tone, “You really have a way with words.” Peter breathed

in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit

Peter. He awkwardly scratched his head, momentarily

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

not to mention

the VIP ward, where

unwilling to close her

that Mark might vanish in the blink

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and

his way

he changed his mind upon witnessing this

better.” Cecilia's

for a long time. An entire day had gone by, yet he

a patient tone, explained, “He's been 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 the doctor's explanation,

came to visit Mark, accompanied

“He really caught me off guard this time.” Mark had

make a decision of what to do at that moment. However, she'd ultimately calm down

instructions over the phone, he

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia

Mark's forehead, her expression filled with care

actions, couldn't resist a

taking care of your own father,

to say.” Waylen, with one hand still on Rena's shoulder,

Rena felt an intense urge to scold Waylen but held

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

Waylen had other commitments for the afternoon,

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

the three adults gone, the atmosphere in the

servant arrived with both Edwin and

that the servant wait

the

in a serene repose, his face displaying a

attentively for an extended moment before affectionately addressing

gently, whispering to

resting, okay?” His gaze Lingered

back to one particular rainy night when Mark had emerged from the downpour

had been battling

he woke up, Mark was

in

without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's

silent, her eyes