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.”

and Cecilia

was furious and

the Fowler family remained

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

any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

was the current state of

Waylen set

seat, Rena

“Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If

undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

not to argue

wouldn’t lead

silence, feeling

held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

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

the past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal the

didn’t realize how much her simple

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

to 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

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

and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

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

car’s atmosphere with

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

burst

kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

couldn’t help but worry about

had to discuss this with Waylen when they had

brought

Rena realized they were at the

Waylen, she

wives usually foot the bill… You

Rena didn’t give in.

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

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

prepared to lift Alexis out

her slender waist, insisting,

saying, “Daddy

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

now knew that Rena had a

he even joined the chat group of

too obvious, she

steak and taught her how to use

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

now was a life filled with love and care for

was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

to encounter him at this

wasn’t alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

to greet Alexis and

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even

the sparkle

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and

girlfriend admired, “You two

with a faint

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

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

sake, she decided to maintain

Tyrone stood together,

and complimented,

smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to console

secretly backed my first business in

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you as her

about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had

doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but

resolved to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources

back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

polite goodbyes but the gestures

home, Rena

his urge

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

to the little

changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands

to him, pressing his body against her

face slightly and asked,

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

Rena didn’t try to forge

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he

the unspoken

honest, he laid

smiled. “It’s been years. Why bring it up again?

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

he carried her back to the master

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was

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