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 their

and

within the Fowler

the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man should

make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

entangled in a busy schedule and

current state

Waylen set out to pick up

seat, Rena couldn’t

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

“She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should

Waylen glanced at her.

the gas, driving for a while before smiling.

can you

argue with this

lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling

red light, Waylen gently held her hand and

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

towards her and their child

the matter

and Waylen now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted

a conscious decision

much her simple

endure it. He hadn’t been with any

mattered to him was that she willingly

lifted little Alexis into

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to

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

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

infused the car’s atmosphere with

fathom the depth of Alexis’

eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t

burst into

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

but worry about Alexis’ habit of

she had to discuss this with Waylen when

brought

realized they were at

Waylen, she shot

foot the bill… You won’t

Rena didn’t give in.

this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who

calmly stated, “I

to lift

her slender waist, insisting, “Let

with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

fact that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the same

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

customers now knew that Rena had a husband

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

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

her how to use

a profound affection for Alexis

now was a life filled with

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis

with delight but his euphoria didn’t

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

they have to encounter him

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

“Mr.

and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and

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

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

I were even discussing

dimmed the sparkle

wondering when

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

and the economic

two love each other so

with a faint

no

she knew Waylen all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their

Rena

Waylen knew he should blame no one but

to make

dropped it on the ground,

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed

sense of familiarity in

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes

the little girl’s

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

Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

asked,

I can’t help feeling jealous of

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t

way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

by the unspoken

honest, he laid his

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

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

her back to the master

up a show of reluctance, she knew it was

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