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 their

was furious and

within the Fowler family

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay

a busy schedule

the current state

and Waylen set out

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

gentle nature. If it

significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling.

you call

argue with this

lead to

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

her and

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her

a conscious decision to

her

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

“Would you like

a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

Alexis burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with

help but worry about Alexis’ habit

Waylen when

brought the car

at the

to Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

lift Alexis

wrapped his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a date

both her father’s and

restaurant, Waylen

that Rena had a husband

joined the chat group

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

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

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

now was a life filled with love and care

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

his meal with delight but his

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

they have to encounter

who was rumored to be a socialite from

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

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

greet Alexis and

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment

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

the sparkle

wondering when

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other so

with a faint

had no intention of forging a

including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the

complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back

their

knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

every time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

to make

on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed

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

polite goodbyes

their way home,

his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis had already

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

the little

changed her into a comfortable

behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s talk,

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

feeling jealous of him. Don’t you notice

that Rena

protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar sentiments toward

by the unspoken

open and honest, he laid his

up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

her back to the master

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