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 voiced their

was furious and deemed her son

the atmosphere within the

Cecilia and the

Korbyn expressed, “It’s their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, 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, we won’t stand in your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

the current state

Rena and Waylen

seat,

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling.

you call

not to argue with this

lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

her and their child

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

Waylen now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night

a conscious

didn’t realize how much her

been with any woman in the past three years, and he was content

him was that she willingly wanted to be with him,

lifted little Alexis into

he pondered and proposed, “These days,

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

Legs and let out a cute

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a

of Alexis’

He responded casually, “Isn’t it

Alexis burst

everything her kindergarten classmates had

couldn’t help but worry

discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

later, Waylen brought the car

they were at the French

to Waylen, she shot him a

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal, will

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

calmly stated,

she prepared to lift

slender waist,

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen

that Rena had a

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the

too obvious, she decided to

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

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for

and Rena was determined to

delight but

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

did they have to encounter

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

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr.

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

Rena caught his

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her own

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

I were even discussing having a little sibling

dimmed the sparkle

when she had agreed

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with

two love each other so

replied with a

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship with

too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You 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

still cared about their relationship

knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

to

dropped it on the

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

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

polite

home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge

reached home, Alexis

eyes

went to the

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands

drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against

asked, “What do you want to talk

can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

table earlier, he observed that Rena

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

was intrigued by the

honest, he laid

again? Besides, it’s

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

back to the master

a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not