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.”

and Cecilia voiced their

was furious and deemed her son

within the Fowler family remained

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

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.

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

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

was the current

Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would

undergone 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 solely for the sake

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we

you

to argue

lead to

brief silence, feeling

hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration, will

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

her and their

in the matter

better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for

a conscious

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay” meant

with any

he got to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she

gentleness, Rena lifted

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

head and inquired, “Would you like

her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have

the car’s atmosphere

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children

Alexis burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up

worry about Alexis’ habit

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

an hour later, Waylen brought the car

out, 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 won’t deprive me of

Rena didn’t give in.

your life. I want

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

around her slender

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

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

that Rena had a husband and a

even joined the chat group of the

somewhat too obvious, she decided

Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

was a life filled with love

after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but rather her

with delight but

unexpectedly appeared, casting

did they have to encounter him

was rumored to

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

Alexis took the initiative and

Alexis and the little girl generously

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when

Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other

replied with a

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

including what he would

decided to maintain a

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

cloud of smoke and

accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me

their relationship to some

knew that Rena had never

entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything

he resolved to

a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

their way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his

reached home, Alexis

eyes and brows softened with

went to the little girl’s

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly

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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want to

help feeling jealous of

their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to

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

the

open and honest, he laid his feelings

bring it up again? Besides,

her back for a moment, Waylen

back

a show of reluctance, she knew it

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