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.”

and Cecilia

and deemed her son

the

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin,

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten

was the current state

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past two

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

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t

you call

argue with

wouldn’t lead

a brief silence, feeling

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

towards her and their child

in the matter

him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the

made a conscious decision to let

how much her simple “okay” meant

it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the

Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him,

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

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

car’s atmosphere with a subtle

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

rearview mirror, she locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days?

burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared,

worry about Alexis’

had to discuss this with Waylen when they

hour later, Waylen brought the car to

they were at the

she shot him

against the car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs.

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even

lift

wrapped his arms around her slender

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

the fact that she could hold both her father’s

inside the restaurant,

knew that Rena had a husband and

he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a

now was a life filled

after and Rena was determined to do

delight but his euphoria

casting a shadow over his good

did they have to

who was rumored to be a socialite

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

and smiled, “Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

and the little girl generously kissed her

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

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

the sparkle

wondering when

Tyrone and his girlfriend

was left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out

girlfriend admired, “You two love each

with a faint

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no

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

she decided

stood together, smoking

complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of

about their relationship

Rena

it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

to

dropped it on the ground, and

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

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

exchanged polite goodbyes but the

home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

home, Alexis had already fallen

eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena followed

went to the little girl’s

carefully placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body

face slightly and asked,

I can’t help feeling jealous of

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

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected

the unspoken understanding between

he laid

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

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

carried her back to

she