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

was furious and deemed her son

the atmosphere within the

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

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

busy schedule

the current state

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

passenger seat,

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

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.

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

you call

argue

lead to

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

her and their child

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

him better, which led her to agree when

made a conscious decision

realize how much her simple “okay” meant

He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was content with

she willingly wanted to be with him,

gentleness, Rena lifted little

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped

inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

Alexis burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name

worry about Alexis’ habit

discuss this with Waylen when

Waylen brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot him

playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of

Rena didn’t give in.

her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to

stated, “I never even considered

lift Alexis out

around her slender

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

customers now knew that Rena had a husband and a

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

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

and taught her how to use knives and forks

adorable face, Rena felt a profound

now was

and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not

savored his meal with delight but his

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

to encounter him

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from

paused and greeted, “Mr.

naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend for

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her

to greet Alexis and the

compliment Alexis

concurred with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when she

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic

“You two love each

with a faint

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a

all too well, including what he would do once driven

sake, she decided

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their relationship to

knew that Rena had

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

he resolved to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

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

the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

their way home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

Alexis had

in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

to the little girl’s

the bed, while Rena changed her into

closer to him, pressing

slightly and asked, “What do you want to

help feeling jealous of

observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

secretly protecting

intrigued by the unspoken

and honest, he laid his

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

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

carried her back

up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake