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.”

Cecilia voiced

and

the Fowler

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man should

their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

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

current state of

Waylen set out to pick

seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

added, “She has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

“Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should

Waylen glanced at her.

the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been

you call

not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

her and their child

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

him better, which led her to agree when he

she made a conscious decision to let time heal

how much her simple “okay” meant to

any woman in the past three years,

was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her

lifted little Alexis into her

he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

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

words infused the car’s

depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

burst into

kindergarten classmates

couldn’t help but worry

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he

hour later, Waylen brought

they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she shot

playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal, will

Rena didn’t give in.

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

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

she prepared to lift Alexis out of

slender

saying, “Daddy just

she could hold both her

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

customers now knew that Rena had a

joined the chat

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

aspiration now was a life filled with

and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden

delight

casting a

did they have to encounter him at this

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family in

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

extended courteous greetings, and naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

his

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

I were even discussing having a little

the sparkle in

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

admired, “You two love

replied with

no intention of forging a friendship with

knew Waylen all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

stood together, smoking

and complimented, “You

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly

cared about their relationship to

that Rena had never liked Tyrone

entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame

to make

dropped it

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources

a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from

exchanged polite goodbyes but

home, Rena remained

restrained his

home, Alexis had

holding little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness,

the little

one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

closer to

asked, “What do you want

jealous of him.

he returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

intrigued by the

and honest, he laid his feelings

years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

carried her back to the master

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not