A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

Zoey rose from her seat, resolute in her decision.

Rena’s role in the situation was the most delicate. She then held Edwin’s hand and whisked him away for some playful distraction.

With the child out of the picture, Zoey found herself in a better position to act.

In Zoey’s presence, Mark acquiesced to her wishes.

In a stern tone, Zoey addressed her son, “Mark, the Fowler and Evans families are connected through marriage, and Cecilia is your junior. She used to address you as Uncle Mark… How could you treat her like this? Now that your child has grown up, we’ve only learnt of his existence. Is this how I taught you to behave since you were a child?”

With a face filled with shame, Mark replied, “I’m sorry, Mom.”

Zoey waved her hand and said, “Your apology should be directed to their daughter. I shouldn’t have to instruct you on what to do, should I?”

Mark hesitated for a moment.

Then, without hesitation, he softly knelt in front of Korbyn and Juliette.

Korbyn and Juliette were taken aback.

They hadn’t expected Mark to be so direct.

Being a man of his stature, he rarely gave in. To see him kneeling down like this was an odd sight.

Korbyn wasn’t unreasonable.

He knew his daughter well. If Cecilia didn’t truly care for Mark, how could she endure the secrecy of giving birth to Edwin and raising him alone?

Moreover, Waylen had already fought with Mark.

Korbyn glanced at his wife, unsure of what to say, seeking her guidance.

Juliette didn’t want to escalate things with Mark. She assisted him back up and said politely, “After all, you and Cecilia have Edwin now. As for the future, you can discuss it between yourselves.”

Zoey felt even more ashamed.

Waylen turned to his sister and asked, “Cecilia, what do you think?”

Cecilia gazed at Mark with composure.

He returned her gaze.

She knew in her heart that with Edwin in the picture, he couldn’t claim they were incompatible anymore… He seemed willing to marry her with the families’ efforts combined.

But she didn’t want that.

Why would she agree to such an arrangement?

Cecilia’s lips moved slightly. Mark understood what she wanted to say, so he preemptively interjected, “Let’s talk privately.”

Cecilia glanced at her brother.

Waylen took a sip of tea and smirked, “Go ahead, talk with him.

He won’t do anything to harm you; after all, he’s too old for that.”

Waylen was indeed sharp-tongued.

Cecilia nodded in agreement.

Indeed, there were things they couldn’t discuss in front of their elders…

The two of them retreated to a small parlor for their conversation.

Standing by the window, Cecilia turned her back to Mark and whispered in a hushed voice, “I got pregnant after the last time we were together. I only found out after we broke up.”

Mark’s eyes fixated on her back.

He shook his head gently and said, “You’re not being truthful Cecilia. You knew about the pregnancy before we broke up, didn’t you?”

Cecilia took a shallow breath.

After regaining her composure, she replied, “I can’t hide anything from you, Mr. Evans. Yes, I found out the night we broke up. I wanted to tell you but you then said we were not meant to be.”

In truth, he didn’t have to remind her of that. She knew deep down that their relationship wouldn’t work out.

She had her own pride and dignity.

Mark had a multitude of captivating girlfriends, leaving Cecilia to wonder how stupid she was to believe she could actually hold his heart.

It was all her wishful thinking!

Cecilia turned around and graced them with a smile. “Rena once said that if she couldn’t have my brother completely, she wouldn’t want him at all. She was now with him for Alexis’ sake, as she needed care, and both her parents… But Mr. Evans, Edwin has grown up without a father and is in good health. We don’t need to force ourselves into a relationship for Edwin’s sake.”

Her rationality had grown significantly. “If you wish to see him, you can come to Duefron anytime. I won’t stop you.”

However, taking Edwin to Czanch was out of the question.

She had vowed never to return there for the rest of her life.

She expressed her thoughts extensively.

Mark remained silent, seated on the sofa, smoking…

Unlike his mother, he knew that having a child wasn’t enough. He was aware that Cecilia’s resentment toward him only intensified because of Edwin and that forgiveness was beyond reach.

Mark was no impulsive man; his current position was a testament to that.

Even in the face of love, the woman he deeply admired and his own flesh and blood, he retained his composure.

There were just too many aspects to consider.

After finishing his cigarette, he seemed to have weighed all possibilities and asked her softly, “Have you made your decision?”

Cecilia confirmed her decision.

Mark approached her, raising his hand with the intention of caressing her hair as he had done before. Yet, he hesitated and his hand remained suspended in the air…

After a prolonged moment, in a husky voice, he inquired, “Was it difficult for you out there on your own for two years?”

She nodded. “Yes.”

Mark didn’t say another word; he simply enveloped her in his arms.

It was a hug with no sexual desire. He held her tenderly, consoling her silently, much like an elder concerned for a younger one…

Such tenderness acted as a poison to her heart.

Cecilia didn’t want to be entranced by this affection, so she gently pushed him away and asserted, “From now on, we are only Edwin’s parents.”

Mark didn’t press the matter.

Under the shadow of the curtain, he said in a hushed tone, “Cecilia, when I was with you, there was no one else.”

Cecilia appeared visibly surprised but then a smile graced her lips. “It doesn’t matter anymore.”

Cecilia voiced

and

the

by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin,

Korbyn expressed, “It’s their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a

a busy schedule and had to hasten

the current state of

Waylen set out to pick up

seat, Rena couldn’t

this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t

added, “She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have

you call

to argue

wouldn’t lead to anything

brief silence,

hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night

a conscious decision to let time heal the

realize how much her

endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and

to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her

Rena lifted little Alexis into

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis.

and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a

car’s

the depth of Alexis’

He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for

burst

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates

help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

when they

Waylen brought the

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had

to Waylen, she

the car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You

Rena didn’t give in.

to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out will

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I

lift Alexis out

her slender waist,

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

both her father’s and mother’s hands at the same

restaurant,

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group

too obvious, she decided to let

to use knives and forks

a profound affection for Alexis

her aspiration now was a life filled with love and

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

delight but

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter him

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see,

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

Alexis and the

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling

the sparkle

wondering when she had

Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then

two love

replied with

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

including

sake, she decided to maintain

together, smoking peacefully

complimented, “You have a wonderful

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena

cared about their relationship to

down, he knew that Rena had never

time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for

resolved to make

dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena

his urge to

Alexis

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

went to the

changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

asked, “What do you want

jealous of him. Don’t

table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s girlfriend at

of secretly protecting

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

honest, he laid his feelings

again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

her back

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best

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