A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

With a cold expression, he retorted, “Why don’t you go and beseech the Evans family?”

The Evans family?

The thought of Mark caused Ann to pause.

Assisting Rena in sitting down, Waylen snapped, “You dare not approach the Evans family because you are well aware of the debt you owe Rena. Instead of causing a scene here, why don’t you reflect upon yourself?”

Ann reiterated, her voice trembling, “Lyndon saved Cecilia!”

Unable to remain silent any longer, Juliette interjected, “Indeed, Lyndon saved Cecilia! But do you know how she ended up in the water in the first place?”

The Coleman family fell into silence.

Elvira’s hands clenched tightly as she wondered if Cecilia had recollected the incident once more.

With a disgusted expression, Juliette proclaimed, “It was Elvira who pushed Cecilia into the water! Korbyn and I had suspicions back then but two years ago, we sought the aid of a hypnotist for Cecilia. The hypnotic regression unveiled the truth-Elvira was the one who pushed her!”

Naturally, Elvira vehemently denied the accusation.

Her gaze shifted towards Waylen as she asserted, “I didn’t do iti

Her words hung in the air unanswered.

Predictably, Ann sided with her family, willing to employ any means to coerce Rena into donating her marrow. The atmosphere grew tense and uneasy.

Waylen’s brows furrowed as he intervened, “Rena cannot donate her marrow to Lyndon under any circumstances!”

What?

Ann found it difficult to believe.

She regarded Rena suspiciously and sorrowfully uttered, “Are you just like your mother, harboring animosity towards Lyndon, hence unwilling to save him?”

Rena’s anger flared as she retorted, “My information has been registered with the bone marrow bank since I turned twenty! If I were a suitable match for Lyndon, I would have been notified.”

Ann crumpled to the floor Her gaze fixated blankly on Rena, a sense of bewilderment washing over her.

Rena was unable to save Lyndon. What could she do to rescue him?

Her eyes then shifted towards Alexis.

A glimmer of hope flickered in Ann’s eyes. “Alexis is also related to Lyndon by blood. She…”

Waylen’s temper flared.

He lashed out, delivering a swift kick. “How dare you!”

Ann remained sprawled on the floor, obstinate in her refusal to rise.

Korbyn felt powerless.

Once upon a time, he had believed Lyndon to be a gentleman. Now, it appeared that Lyndon couldn’t even manage his own family affairs, allowing them to spiral out of control.

Korbyn decided to intervene, his tone earnest. “If the bone marrow bank confirms that Rena is a suitable donor for Lyndon, we will not impede her selfless act of kindness towards a stranger. However, Rena will never participate in the donation process as his daughter. As for Alexis, she is just a child. How could you suggest such a thing?”

Ann refused to give in.

Dahlia interjected, her voice pleading, “Korbyn, we’ve known each other for so many years!”

Korbyn’s response was icy, “And what does that matter? I refuse to believe that neither you nor Lyndon were aware of Elvira’s actions, yet you concealed the truth from us and constantly demanded repayment!”

Due to their deceit, Waylen had nearly lost his wife and child.

They had endured numerous hardships over the past years.

Yet, the audacity of the Coleman family to brazenly demand recompense as if nothing had transpired left them astounded.

Korbyn summoned the butler and issued an order, “Henceforth, if any member of the Coleman family arrives, do not open the door.”

Lyndon chanced upon this piece of information as he made his way over.

Positioned by the entrance of the hall, he found himself in an exceedingly awkward predicament. His voice quivered slightly as he asked, “Korbyn, are you truly going to sever ties with me, a close friend?”

Gazing upon Lyndon’s ailing countenance, Korbyn was overcome with pity for his friend.

However, Korbyn held the position of authority within the family.

He served as Rena’s father-in-law and Alexis’ grandfather. It was imperative for the Fowler family to sever all connections with the Coleman family. Any other course of action would be unjust towards Rena and her daughter.

Korbyn steeled his heart and affirmed, “Yes. We are through.”

Lyndon grasped the doorknob, on the verge of collapsing.

He and Korbyn had been friends for numerous years. The realization that their relationship had disintegrated in such a manner was difficult for Lyndon to fathom. Was he truly a failure? Why was he consistently incapable of retaining the people around him?

When he inquired, Korbyn responded in a deep voice, “As a man, you must be resolute. Had you managed to rectify the misunderstanding with Reina in a timely manner, today’s circumstances would not have transpired. You love that woman, yet you sympathize with this woman. The problem is, you can’t have them both! You have made numerous mistakes. You yearn for Rena to acknowledge you as her father, yet you also desire her and Elvira to be good sisters. Lyndon… You are incredibly and foolishly greedy.”

Lyndon’s complexion grew pallid.

His gaze shifted towards Rena and Alexis, who stood beside Rena.

He had finally come face to face with Rena.

With only one heartfelt wish remaining before his demise, he posed a trembling question, “Rena, can you address me as ‘Dad’?”

Rena regarded him calmly.

She made no effort to sugarcoat her response. In a gentle tone, she declined, “Mr. Coleman, take care.”

Lyndon’s face grew even paler.

He forced a bitter smile and extracted a beautiful toy from his embrace, It was a glazed glass toy he had purchased, intended as a gift for Alexis. However, his trembling fingers caused it to slip from his grasp and shatter upon the floor.

The sharp fragments lacerated Alexis’ delicate calves.

Dark red blood began to ooze out slowly.

Waylen swiftly scooped up Alexis, using a tissue to apply pressure to her leg. He then whispered to Rena, “There’s a hemostatic agent in her schoolbag.”

Rena promptly retrieved one and handed it to Alexis to consume.

Blood continued to seep from Alexis’ leg. Overwhelmed by the sight of blood, she buried her head in Waylen’s arms, moaning in agony…

Waylen comforted Alexis in a soft, soothing voice.

Waylen’s patience with Lyndon was beginning to wear

Lyndon appeared visibly stunned.

His sole intention was to present Alexis with the

said calmly, “You were unaware of her condition, so I don’t

Rena any further. She has endured a great deal. Allow her to lead a peaceful life

departed in a

but voice her discontent, saying, “It’s just a minor cut. I can’t believe

her concern, saying, “That child is exceedingly

Lyndon maintained his silence.

of

Alexis in his arms. He kissed her gently and expressed his

hurts,” Alexis said with a grimace. “Grandpa,

and

were

one bears such a striking resemblance to you.

visage as he

with a

However, her worries lingered.

immediate family, I am unable to directly transfuse blood to her. This particular blood type is scarce in

didn’t explicitly state it, Rena

always someone between them who had to sacrifice more—probably even

Rena nodded in acknowledgement.

sensed the weightiness of the conversation. She glanced at her son and invited Rena

individuals remained

“Waylen, I’m uncertain of your intentions. Aren’t you two going to give Alexis

needs to be a process, right? I can’t just whisk Rena off to the City Hall and register our marriage right now, can I? Besides, we live

whispered, “Mom sleeps

Waylen was rendered speechless.

give my Lexi

and said kindly to his granddaughter “I will handle them

Alexis erupted in giggles.

lap, she planted a sweet kiss

heart melted into

close, he inquired earnestly, “Waylen, when can you take over the

also has her own career to attend to. How about I

could Waylen remain oblivious to Korbyn’s

of tea and replied slowly, “I have my hands full with the Exceed Group. Adding the Fowler Group to the mix… Dad, I’d be

“You won’t be worn out to death. I can see

perceptive eyes, allowing him to discern at a glance that Waylen and Rena were

were merely deceiving

Humph!

Waylen

side, Juliette savored her tea in the company

there was always a hint of sorrow in her countenance due to her children’s troubled love

from addressing

Juliette as “Mom” and graciously poured a cup of tea for her. Rena’s countenance exuded warmth as she

saying, “I’ve contemplated visiting you lately, but I feared intruding upon your lives. Rena… As a mother, it is only natural for me to hope that you can forgive Waylen. He did err in the past. However, if your anger still lingers, I implore you to teach him a valuable lesson and urge him

tenderly clasped Rena’s

could Rena resist such

head

approached. He positioned himself beside Rena, his hand resting gently upon her shoulder and softly remarked, “It’s time

Rena nodded in agreement.

in witnessing their harmonious interaction, but her

phone calls home, she never returned in

afternoon, Alexis remained at the

needed to attend to company matters. He

car, he turned his head and inquired,

“Are you referring

seat belt, opting to

if Rena were to encounter Elvira

to demonstrate his loyalty to Rena, yet

had never been plagued

but he couldn’t discern

closed her eyes and uttered, “She’s incredibly

how could Rena

willing to do

ceased his inquiries and proceeded to drive Rena to the

in high regard and held her

the car alongside Rena, entered the establishment, and greeted Vera. Before departing,

distanced himself, Vera smiled and remarked, “He’s

ordered an

of her coffee, she took a sip and smiled “What

he’s not quite the same as before. In the past, it was challenging to establish a connection with Waylen But now,

Rena and added, “It’s a

Rena returned the smile.

him to the test and if you find his love to be genuine, embrace it. Just look at his physique and countenance… Where else will you find

Rena blushed slightly.

response, she asked, “Am I with him solely for his looks

cast a glance at her son and whispered, “I suppose he’s skilled

spat out her

She glanced at James.

not as perceptive as

it with Vera

sight

milk tea shop, with a

queue stood Cecilia, holding the hand

the boy grew increasingly restless, prompting Cecilia to pick

Rena observed them quietly.

eyes welled up

see Cecilia, who had been pampered since childhood, now waiting in line under the scorching sun,

adorned herself in

a simple white shirt and worn-out

much thinner than before, with little trace of her former spoiled nature etched

eyes, and Vera, who had noticed Cecilia as well, exclaimed in

she was ready to rush over and bring

halted her, stating firmly,

similar circumstances and understood

not to return home out of her immense love for her child. She feared her parents’ sorrow and disappointment, worried that they might force her to terminate

voice, Rena whispered, “Vera,

driver arrived

Rena in tears, Alexis rushed over, pressing herself against her

wiped away Rena’s

Alexis’ sweet gestures, Vera remarked, “Alexis is so

a little longer. I’m going to talk to Cecilia. And don’t mention this to Roscoe. I’m

situation’s gravity, Vera

a good

with Alexis by her

tea and was about to leave with

head slowly

lips betrayed her