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

and deemed her son

the

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

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 after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at

schedule and had to

current

and Waylen set out to

passenger seat, Rena

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If

significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we,

Waylen glanced at her.

a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been

you

not to argue with

wouldn’t lead to

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

Waylen gently held her hand and

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

towards her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire

past, she made a conscious decision to let

realize how much her simple “okay” meant

wasn’t that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman

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

lifted little

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

and inquired, “Would you like a grand

out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

“Isn’t it common for children to

burst into

everything her kindergarten classmates

but worry about Alexis’

to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently mislead

an hour later, Waylen brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the French

Waylen, she shot him

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

Rena calmly stated,

prepared to lift

wrapped his arms around her slender

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

that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at

inside the restaurant, Waylen

regular customers now knew that Rena had

even joined the chat group of

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

and taught her how to use knives and forks properly,

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for

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

his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

to encounter him at this

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

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

courteous greetings, and naturally,

stood up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

darling! Rena and I were even

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

aback, wondering when she had agreed

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

and the

admired, “You two love each

with a faint

had no intention of forging a friendship

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

she decided to maintain a

and Tyrone stood together,

and complimented,

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to

accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their relationship to some

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

Waylen knew he

he resolved to make amends

dropped it on the ground, and

him: pursuing a relationship without financial

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from years

exchanged polite goodbyes but the

home, Rena remained

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had already

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

to the little

on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

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

and asked, “What do you want to talk

can’t help feeling jealous of him.

he observed that Rena didn’t try to

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

the unspoken understanding

open and honest, he

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

her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

he carried her back to the

she knew it was best