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.”

Cecilia voiced

was furious and deemed her

within the Fowler family

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

harbor any lingering feelings for each other

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

the current state of

and Waylen set out

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

“She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

smiling. “Have

can you

to argue with this cheeky

lead

into a brief silence, feeling

red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their child had

in the matter concerning her uncle

to treat him better, which led her to agree when he

a conscious decision to let time

much her simple

with any woman

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little

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

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to

infused the car’s atmosphere

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 much,

Alexis burst

her kindergarten classmates had

worry about Alexis’ habit

had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the

hour later, Waylen brought the car

realized they were at the French restaurant

Waylen, she

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

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 you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

to lift Alexis

slender waist, insisting, “Let

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

she relished the fact that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband

was so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

use knives

Rena felt a profound

her aspiration now was a life filled with love

cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do

delight but his

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

to encounter him at

who was rumored to

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

naturally, Waylen responded

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s

his attention and he couldn’t

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

compliment Alexis tearfully,

I were even discussing having a little

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when she had

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic

two love each

with a

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a

all too well, including what he would do once driven

decided to maintain

Tyrone stood together, smoking

complimented, “You have a wonderful

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly

secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you,

their relationship

that Rena had

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame

to make amends

dropped

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home, Rena remained

his urge

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

eyes and brows softened with tenderness,

to the little girl’s

Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly

drew Rena closer to him, pressing his

and asked, “What do you

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

table earlier, he observed that Rena

knew that keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in

intrigued by the

open and honest, he

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

a

her back

a show of reluctance, she knew

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