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

was furious and deemed her

within the Fowler family remained

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to

was the current

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

seat,

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

undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of our

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

can you call

chose not to argue with

lead

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their child had

in the matter concerning her uncle

was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of

past, she made a conscious decision to let time

realize how much her simple “okay” meant

any woman in the past

truly mattered to him was that she willingly

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

head and inquired, “Would you like a

and let out a cute yawn, saying,

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

of

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

burst

Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had

worry about Alexis’ habit of

had to discuss this with Waylen when

hour later, Waylen brought the

were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot him a

know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a

Rena didn’t give in.

up to her 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.

intentions, Rena calmly stated,

lift Alexis out

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

knew that Rena

joined the chat group of the

found his actions somewhat too

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use

a profound affection for Alexis in her

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for

daughter needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden

delight but his

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter him

girlfriend, who was rumored

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

and naturally,

in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

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

before he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

Alexis and the little

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

and I were even discussing having a little sibling for

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

aback, wondering when she

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone

two love each

replied with a

and had no intention

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

she decided to maintain

stood together,

shoulder and complimented, “You have a

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then!

cared about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

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

to make amends

cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

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

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his

reached home, Alexis

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

went to the little

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

closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

face slightly and asked, “What do

feeling jealous of him.

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

knew that keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding

and honest, he laid his

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

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

her back

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was