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.”

and Cecilia voiced

was furious and deemed her son

atmosphere within the Fowler family

for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

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 you wish to see Edwin, we won’t stand in your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten

the current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart,

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly

can you

not to argue

lead to

brief silence, feeling somewhat

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration,

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

towards her and their child had

the

now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to

conscious

realize how much her simple

endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the

day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him with

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

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

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

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

casually, “Isn’t it common for

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates had shared,

but worry about Alexis’ habit

discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

an hour later, Waylen brought the car to a

they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she

teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance

Rena didn’t give in.

charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your

calmly stated, “I

lift

slender

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

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had

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

actions somewhat too obvious,

and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s actions

Rena felt a profound affection

with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love

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

meal with delight but his

unexpectedly appeared, casting

did they have to encounter him at

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

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

greetings, and naturally, Waylen

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

compliment Alexis

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

the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when she

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

discussing stocks and the economic

“You two love each other

with

and had no intention of forging

all, she knew Waylen all too well, including

decided to maintain a

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

shoulder and complimented, “You have a

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

“You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their relationship

Rena had never

every time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one

he resolved to make amends to

his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

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

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

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

way home, Rena

restrained his urge

Alexis had

eyes and brows softened

the little girl’s bedroom

the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

turned her face slightly and asked,

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

observed that Rena

keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone,

the unspoken

honest, he

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

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

carried her back to

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