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 voiced

was furious and deemed

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

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

to Zoey, Korbyn expressed, “It’s 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.

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to

current state

and Waylen set out to

the passenger seat, Rena

had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

“She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been

you call

argue with

lead to

brief silence, feeling

hand and

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

behavior towards her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the

better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the

the past, she made a conscious decision to let time

how much her

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be

gentleness, Rena lifted

belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

the car’s atmosphere

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

eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be

Alexis burst into

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

help but worry about

with Waylen when they had

later, Waylen brought the

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had

Waylen, she

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

Rena didn’t give in.

“Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

her slender

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

could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the

restaurant, Waylen accomplished

that Rena had a

that he even joined

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and

a profound affection for Alexis in her

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and

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

meal with delight

appeared, casting a shadow

they have to encounter him at this

was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

took the initiative

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

help but compliment Alexis

Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her

dimmed the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when she had

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out

admired, “You two

with

had no intention of

all too well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain

stood together, smoking peacefully

complimented,

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena

cared about their relationship to some

he knew that Rena had

entirely his own doing. Waylen knew

he resolved to make

cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

a relationship

sense of familiarity in Waylen,

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

home, Rena remained

Waylen restrained his urge

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

to the little girl’s bedroom

on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

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

asked, “What do you want to

help feeling jealous of him.

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

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar sentiments toward

was intrigued by the unspoken

he

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

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

her back to the

she knew it was best