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

furious and deemed her

atmosphere within the Fowler family

and the alimony

lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

busy schedule and had to hasten back

current state

Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

It

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for

can you call

chose not to argue with this

wouldn’t lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

her and their child had

restraint in the

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

made a conscious

much her simple

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

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 Alexis into

car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a

couldn’t fathom the depth of

with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t

Alexis burst

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with

worry about Alexis’ habit of

discuss this with Waylen when they

later, Waylen brought the car to a

Rena realized they were at the

to Waylen, she shot him a

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

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

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

prepared to lift Alexis

his arms around her slender

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

she could hold both

inside the restaurant, Waylen

now knew that Rena had a husband and a

that he even joined the chat

somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

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

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

his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

have to encounter him

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was

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

courteous greetings, and naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and

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

Alexis and the little girl

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

were even discussing having a little sibling

dimmed the sparkle

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

two love each other so

replied with a faint

no intention

all too well, including what he would do

she decided to maintain a

together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

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

secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

of you,

their relationship

that Rena had

doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that

to make amends

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

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home, Rena remained

his

they reached home, Alexis had

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

the

the bed, while Rena changed her into

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

and asked,

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

earlier, he observed that Rena

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding

and honest, he

again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to

a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

carried her back to the

put up a show of reluctance, she knew

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