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

and deemed

within the

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man

and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had

was the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

playfully turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of our

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call it

argue with this

lead to

fell into a brief silence, feeling

hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their

remarkable 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 anniversary

she made a conscious

her simple “okay” meant

hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years,

see Rena every 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 her

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

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

car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to

Alexis burst into

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

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

an hour later, Waylen brought the

at the French restaurant she had invested

to Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

to her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! 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 keep their

stated, “I never

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

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

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

restaurant,

regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

even joined the chat group

too obvious, she decided to let him

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and

felt a

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

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden

his meal with delight but his

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

have to encounter him at this

who was rumored to be

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone!

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

Alexis and the little girl

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her

the

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

today, inviting Tyrone and his

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step

girlfriend admired, “You two love each

replied with a faint

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

knew Waylen all too well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

Tyrone stood together,

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that

secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

“Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you as

cared about their relationship

he knew that Rena had

Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything

to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on

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

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

reached home, Alexis had

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

the little

the bed, while Rena changed her into a

drew Rena closer to him,

her face slightly and asked, “What do you

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of him.

Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s girlfriend

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

he

bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

hand on her back for a moment,

he carried her back

reluctance, she