A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

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.”

and Cecilia voiced their

was furious and

atmosphere within the Fowler family

by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to

the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

seat, Rena

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two years

significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

smiling.

can you

chose not to argue with

wouldn’t lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

and

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

her and their

restraint in the matter concerning

better, which led her to agree when he

for the past, she made a conscious decision to

realize how much her simple “okay” meant to

He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

him was that she willingly wanted

lifted little Alexis into

Waylen settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining out

and inquired, “Would you like

cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants

infused the car’s atmosphere with

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these

Alexis burst into

Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had

but worry

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they

later, Waylen brought the car to a

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had

she shot him

teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the

Rena didn’t give in.

her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted 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 keep

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I

she prepared to lift Alexis

slender waist, insisting,

saying, “Daddy just wants to have a date

the fact that she could hold both

restaurant, Waylen

customers now knew that Rena had a husband

that he even joined the chat group of the

too obvious, she decided to

taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s

felt a profound affection

Waylen, her aspiration now was a

Rena was determined to

delight but his euphoria didn’t last

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

to encounter him at

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been a

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

caught his attention and he

kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

concurred with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to

dimmed the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when she

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

was left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for a

admired, “You two love each other so

with a

had no intention of forging a friendship

Waylen all too well, including what he would do once driven by

decided to maintain a

and Tyrone stood together, smoking

and complimented,

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena

cared about their relationship

that Rena had never

Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

to make

on his cigarette, dropped it

a relationship without financial resources was

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

exchanged polite goodbyes

home, Rena

restrained his urge to speak

Alexis had already

in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

to the

placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

closer to him, pressing his body

asked, “What do

I can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with

Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also

by the unspoken

honest, he laid his

smiled. “It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

carried her back to the

a show of reluctance, she knew it