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

and deemed her

the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

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

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.

Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

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

was the current state

Rena and Waylen set

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling. “Have we truly

can you

argue with this

lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling somewhat

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen

her and their child had

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire

conscious decision to

how much her simple

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

to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with

and gentleness, Rena lifted little

and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after

inquired, “Would you like a

out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner with

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

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

burst into

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had

but worry about Alexis’

when they had the time, fearing he might

brought the car to

at the French restaurant she had

to Waylen, she shot him

against the car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal,

Rena didn’t give in.

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 those who seek you out will keep

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

her slender waist,

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

both her father’s and

the restaurant, Waylen

customers now knew that Rena had a husband

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

found his actions somewhat too obvious,

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

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

now was a life filled with love

and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but

with delight but his euphoria didn’t

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

to encounter

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr.

and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and

her, Alexis took the initiative and

also approached to greet Alexis and

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

the sparkle in

aback, wondering when she

Tyrone and his girlfriend

Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

“You two love each other so

with a faint

no intention of

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

decided

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

shoulder and complimented, “You have

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

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their relationship

knew that Rena had never liked

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

he resolved to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

to the

while Rena changed her

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

jealous of him. Don’t you

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

intrigued by the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid his feelings

years. Why bring it up again?

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

carried her back to

she knew