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 voiced

and deemed her

the Fowler

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

their lives, 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

entangled in a busy schedule

was the current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

seat,

nature. If it weren’t for her

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we,

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We

you

not to argue with this cheeky

lead

silence,

and whispered,

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone significant

her and their child had

in the matter concerning

resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night

the past, she made a conscious decision to let time

much her simple “okay” meant to

wasn’t that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining out

and inquired, “Would you like a grand

out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying,

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

couldn’t fathom the depth of

mirror, she 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

everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming

but worry

when they had the time, fearing he

later, Waylen brought

realized they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

Rena didn’t give in.

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

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even

to lift Alexis

around her slender waist,

a disapproving expression, saying,

hold both her

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

customers now knew that Rena had

that he even joined the chat group of

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

steak and taught her how to use knives

a profound affection for Alexis

now was a

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

with delight but his euphoria didn’t

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

did they have to encounter him at

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr.

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s

caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the

help but compliment Alexis

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

the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

inviting Tyrone and his

and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to

“You two love each other so

replied with

and had no intention

including what he would do

decided to

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

shoulder and complimented, “You have

and

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

Waylen remained silent.

while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back

cared about their relationship to some

that Rena had

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself

to

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena remained

his urge to

Alexis had

little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

the

Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

turned her face slightly and asked, “What

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you notice

earlier, he observed that Rena

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

honest, he laid his feelings

“It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be with

on her back for a

carried her back

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

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