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.

she advised, “Monitor him closely over the next 48

Cecilia took a seat beside him, tenderly smoothing out

putting me through this?” Cecilia's voice

tried to focus, his eyes settling on

It was Cecilia.

“Are you shedding tears for me?”

every fiber of his being, slowly reached out

You used to be so candid and

1974 Nestling closer to him, Cecilia murmured, “Times

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

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

and Olivia if something befell you?” Tears streamed

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

slowly turned to her,

my son. It’s my duty to be there for him.” Lost for words, Cecilia simply held Mark's hand,

ward door creaked open

boy with a cooling patch still on

It was Edwin.

had persuaded his sitter to bring him to

their relationship,

inside, but the boy shook his head, bolting away, only to

Why are you here at the hospital?”

intuitively sensed Edwin's hesitance. Kneeling down to the boy's level, Peter comforted, “Your great uncle is okay.” “He's my dad,” Edwin whispered, before

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

ward, Peter found

“Edwin was here. Even

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

exited the room to

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 deeply cares about you.”

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

Library Peter comforted Mark until he

the ward, Peter found Cecilia engrossed in a call, likely

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

stay in Duefron, prioritizing Mark's

had a point. As parents, their foremost responsibility was

her

thoughtful pause, Peter's face Lit up with

by Mr. Evans'ide, he's sure to recover

a way with words.” Peter breathed a

'm good? Well, compared to Mr. Evans, I'm just an amateur in the art of charming ladies.” Cecilia bit her lip and remarked, “Yes,

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

added, “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

opted not to mention it, deciding

ward, where

all night, unwilling to close her eyes even for

that Mark might vanish in the blink of an eye

placed Mark's hand on her warm cheek and stared at him, her

was on his way to the

mind upon witnessing this intimate scene and quietly

please get better.” Cecilia's voice was almost

for a long time. An entire day had gone

been under an 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 catching up

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

to visit Mark, accompanied by

me off guard this time.”

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

1977 Although Mark could issue instructions over the phone, he

times.” While Waylen and Cecilia engaged

Mark's forehead, her expression filled

Rena's actions, couldn't resist a teasing

own father, Rena.” Rena shot Waylen a brief

one hand still

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

Cecilia's eyes as she observed the scene, noting that despite his age, Waylen retained a

other commitments for the afternoon, so

Cecilia escorted them downstairs.

adults gone, the atmosphere in the room

arrived with

requested that the

opened the door and

a serene repose, his face displaying

for an

his sister gently, whispering to

okay?” His gaze Lingered on

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

Edwin had been battling a fever and considerable

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

in Edwin's

picked up Olivia without uttering a word before carefully tucking her into Mark's quilt and removing her

eyes