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

was furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and

was the current state

and Waylen set

seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for

you call it

not to argue

lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their child

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

was willing to treat him better, which led her to

for the past, she made a conscious decision to let

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay” meant to

wasn’t that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years,

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her

gentleness, Rena lifted

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to

inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

Alexis burst into

Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had

worry about Alexis’

Waylen when they

hour later, Waylen brought the car

Rena realized they were at the

she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

she prepared to lift Alexis out

slender waist, insisting,

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

knew that Rena had

even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided to let

taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

to

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

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

and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

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

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

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

the sparkle in Tyrone’s

taken aback, wondering when

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

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

admired, “You two

with a faint

had no intention of forging a

she knew Waylen all too well, including what he would

she decided to

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of

their

knew that Rena had never

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong between

he resolved to

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

relationship without financial

sense of

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home, Rena remained

restrained his urge

reached home, Alexis had

holding little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

the little girl’s bedroom

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly

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

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

jealous of him. Don’t you notice

he returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to

Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected

by the unspoken understanding

and honest, he

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

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

back to

show of reluctance, she knew it was best not to