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.”

Cecilia

furious and

the atmosphere within the Fowler

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

Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

himself entangled in a busy schedule and

current state

Rena and Waylen set out to

seat,

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

“She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we

you

to argue

wouldn’t lead to

a brief silence,

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

Waylen

her and their child had

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

and Waylen now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night

a conscious decision to let time heal

didn’t realize how much her

couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted

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

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

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

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of

He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for

Alexis burst into

kindergarten classmates had

but worry about Alexis’

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

hour later, Waylen brought the car to

at the French restaurant she had

to Waylen, she shot

playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

your life. I want everyone to know that

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

lift Alexis out

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen

that Rena

even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided

taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

felt a profound affection for

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

determined to do

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

appeared, casting a

did they have to encounter him at this

girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a

“Mr.

and naturally, Waylen responded without

up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

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

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

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

smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even

words dimmed the sparkle in

taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone

admired, “You two love each other

replied with a faint

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

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

she decided

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

complimented, “You have a wonderful

smoke and self-deprecatingly

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

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

their relationship

that Rena

accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should

to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without

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

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

went to the little girl’s

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

Rena closer to him, pressing his

and asked, “What do you want to

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of

their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

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

intrigued by the

honest, he

Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be with

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

her back to the

show of reluctance, she knew it

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