A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

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

and deemed her

within the Fowler

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

their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the

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

was the current state of

and Waylen set out

seat, Rena

nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two

significant

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

chose not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling

gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their

in the matter concerning her uncle

She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

the past, she made a conscious decision to let

much her simple “okay”

with any woman in the past three years, and

was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him with her

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

he pondered and proposed,

and inquired, “Would you

out her chubby Legs and let out a cute

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a

couldn’t fathom the depth of

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

burst

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

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the car

at the

to Waylen, she

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

Rena didn’t give in.

walked 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

calmly stated, “I never even considered

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

her slender waist, insisting,

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

the fact that she could hold both her

inside the restaurant, Waylen

customers now knew that Rena had

that he even joined the chat group of

somewhat too obvious, she decided to

how to use knives and forks properly,

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was

looked after and Rena was determined to

meal with delight but his euphoria

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

did they have to encounter him

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

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

the sparkle in Tyrone’s

when she had

today, inviting Tyrone

discussing stocks and

“You two love each

replied with a

girlfriend and had no intention of forging

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

she decided to maintain

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

complimented, “You

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

secretly

Waylen remained silent.

“Because of you, Rena despised

their

Rena had

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

he resolved to

dropped it on the ground,

him: pursuing a relationship without

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

exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

home, Alexis

eyes and brows

went to the little girl’s

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

slightly and asked,

feeling jealous of him. Don’t

their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge

protecting

the

honest, he laid

bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

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

he carried her back

show of reluctance, she knew

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