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

and deemed her son

within the Fowler

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

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule

the current

Waylen

seat, Rena couldn’t shake

this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have

significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

turned her 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 truly reconciled? We haven’t been

can you

chose not to argue with this

wouldn’t lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat

and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen

her and their

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of the

made a conscious decision to let time

didn’t realize how much her simple

that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was content with

to him was that she willingly wanted to be with

lifted little Alexis

and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about

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

and let out a cute

words infused the car’s atmosphere

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

the rearview mirror, she locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for

burst into

recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

help but worry about Alexis’

Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might

later, Waylen brought the

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant

she shot him

foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life.

intentions, Rena calmly stated,

lift Alexis out

slender waist, insisting, “Let me

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

relished the fact that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the same

restaurant, Waylen

and regular customers now knew that Rena had

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated

a profound affection for Alexis in

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

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

his meal with delight but his euphoria

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

did they have to encounter

was rumored to be a socialite from a

paused and greeted, “Mr.

naturally, Waylen responded without

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and

approached to greet Alexis and the

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep

words dimmed the sparkle

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for a

“You two love each other so

replied with a

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

well, including what he would do

decided

and Tyrone stood together,

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in

Waylen remained silent.

while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of

still cared about their relationship to

down, he knew that Rena had never

was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew

to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

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

back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of

exchanged polite

home, Rena

Waylen restrained his urge to

home, Alexis had already

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

the little girl’s

changed her into a

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

her face slightly and asked, “What

help feeling jealous

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

secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected

by the unspoken

open and honest, he laid his feelings

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

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

carried her back to

a show of reluctance, she knew it was