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

within the Fowler family

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

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

was the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you

not to argue

lead

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their child had

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter

She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he

past, she made a conscious decision

her

hadn’t been with any woman in the

to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly

gentleness, Rena lifted little

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

“Would you like a grand feast,

out a cute yawn, saying,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

Alexis burst

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

when they

brought the

out, Rena realized they were at

Waylen, she shot him a

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy

Rena didn’t give in.

I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your

stated, “I never even considered accepting

to lift

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

emerged from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

could hold both her father’s and

the restaurant,

customers now knew that Rena

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

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with

after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but rather

with delight

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

they have to encounter him

who was rumored to be a

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

naturally, Waylen responded without

up and smiled, “Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to little

his attention and

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

concurred with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even

words dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

was taken aback, wondering when she had

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic

two love each other so

replied with a faint

had no intention of forging

well, including what he would do once

she decided to maintain a

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

shoulder and complimented, “You have a

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their relationship to some

that Rena had never

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

resolved to make

cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

back evoking a sense of familiarity in

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

their way home,

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had already

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

the little girl’s bedroom

carefully placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her

to him, pressing his body against

face slightly and asked,

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you notice

he returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena

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

the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid his feelings

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

hand on her back for a

back to the

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