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 voiced their

was furious and deemed her son

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

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

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had

was the current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

always had a gentle nature. If it

added, “She has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly

you

chose not to argue with this cheeky

lead to

into a brief silence,

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

towards her and

restraint in the

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

conscious decision to let time

her simple “okay” meant to

any woman in the

that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened

Rena lifted little

proposed, “These days,

and inquired, “Would you like a

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

casually, “Isn’t it common

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates

but worry about Alexis’

to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

Waylen brought

at

Waylen, she

“You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance

Rena didn’t give in.

I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out will

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

prepared to lift Alexis out of

her slender

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

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

down-to-earth that he even joined the chat

his actions somewhat too obvious, she

taught her how to use

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled

needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do

meal with delight but his euphoria

appeared, casting a shadow over his

have to encounter him at

wasn’t alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been a

greetings, and naturally,

in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s

and Rena caught his attention and

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

and the little girl generously

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

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

dimmed the sparkle in

when she had

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape

“You two

with a

girlfriend and had no intention

including what he would

sake, she decided to maintain a

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

shoulder and complimented,

and

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 then! She truly regarded you as

still cared about their

knew that Rena had never liked

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

he resolved to make amends to

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

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

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen,

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis had already

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

the

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

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

her face slightly and asked, “What do you

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

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

way of secretly protecting

the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he laid his

bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

for a

he carried her back to

a show of reluctance, she knew it was

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