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 voiced

furious and deemed her son

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

exhibited her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at

entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back

current state

Waylen set out to pick up

in the passenger seat, Rena

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced

has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

not to argue with

lead to

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had

towards her and their child had

in the matter concerning her uncle and

led her to agree when

conscious decision to let time heal

how much her

hadn’t been with any woman in the

he got to see 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

settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These

head and inquired, “Would you like

and let out a cute yawn,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with

of Alexis’

casually, “Isn’t it common for children to

Alexis burst into

everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming

worry

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he

an hour later, Waylen brought the

were at the French restaurant she had

Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

with a disapproving expression, saying,

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

that Rena

joined

too obvious, she decided

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a

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

needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

meal with delight

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

they have to encounter him

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

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

naturally,

“Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

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

the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

compliment

smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a

the

wondering when

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for a

two love each other so

replied with a faint

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging

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

sake, she decided to maintain a

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

complimented, “You have a wonderful

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their relationship

Rena had

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame

resolved to

a drag on his cigarette, dropped

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship

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

polite

their way home, Rena

restrained his urge

reached home, Alexis had already

in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

went to the little girl’s bedroom

one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands

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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous

he observed that Rena

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

the unspoken understanding

and honest, he laid his feelings

been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

her back to the

show of reluctance, she knew it was best