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

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a

busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

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

“She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have we

can you

to argue with

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence,

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had

towards her and

displayed remarkable restraint in the

which led her to agree when he

made a conscious decision to let time heal the

how much her simple “okay” meant to

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was

truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to

lifted

seat belt, he pondered and proposed,

“Would you like a

her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

burst

classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name

help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might

brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the

to Waylen, she shot him

usually foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

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

stated, “I never even considered accepting

she prepared to lift Alexis out

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

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

hold both her father’s

restaurant, Waylen

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a

that he even joined the

too obvious,

taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection

was a life filled with

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

meal with delight

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

to

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

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

and Rena caught his

kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted

and

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

was taken aback, wondering when

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and

“You two love each

replied with a

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

all too well, including what he would do once driven by

decided to maintain a

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

and complimented,

smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that

secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their relationship to

he knew that Rena

entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame

he resolved to make amends to

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from years

exchanged polite

way home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis

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

went to the little girl’s bedroom

changed

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

and asked, “What do you

can’t help feeling jealous of him.

he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also

was intrigued by the

open and honest, he

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

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

carried her back

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