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

within the

the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a

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,

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at

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

the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken

undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly

you call

chose not to argue

lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and

restraint in the matter concerning

their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire

conscious decision to let time heal

much her simple “okay” meant

with any woman in the past three years,

see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

cute yawn, saying,

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

Alexis burst into

classmates had shared, with

help but worry about Alexis’

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the car to

were at the French restaurant she had

she shot him

the bill… You won’t deprive me of

Rena didn’t give in.

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

Rena calmly stated,

lift Alexis

her slender waist,

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a date with

both her father’s and

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

knew that Rena had a husband and a

that he even joined

too obvious, she decided

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection

with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled

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

with delight but his euphoria didn’t

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

they have to encounter him at

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

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

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

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and

to greet Alexis and

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

Rena and I were even discussing

the

taken aback, wondering when she had

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

admired, “You two love

with

had no intention of forging

well, including what he would do once

sake, she decided to maintain a

together, smoking peacefully for the first time

shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of

still cared about their relationship to

that Rena had never liked

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

to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it

relationship without financial resources was indeed

evoking a sense of

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home, Rena remained

restrained his urge

they reached home, Alexis had

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

the little girl’s

the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s talk,

and asked, “What do you want to talk

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

to their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar

by the unspoken understanding between

honest, he laid

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

for a moment, Waylen

back to

she knew it was best