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.”

Cecilia

and deemed her son

the Fowler family

compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man should

harbor any lingering feelings for

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and

current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you

argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their child had

in the matter concerning her uncle

led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the

past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

realize how much her simple

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

day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little

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

and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

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

car’s atmosphere

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

burst into

Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared,

worry about Alexis’

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might

hour later, Waylen brought the car

realized they were at

Waylen, she shot him a

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

stated, “I never even considered accepting

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and a

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

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

adorable face, Rena felt a profound

aspiration now was a life filled with love

to do just

with delight

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

they have to encounter him

his girlfriend, who was rumored

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

greetings, and naturally, Waylen

“Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

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

also approached to greet Alexis and

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

“Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to

words dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when she had

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements

girlfriend admired, “You two love

replied with

girlfriend and had no intention of forging

too well, including what he would do once driven by

sake, she decided to

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

and complimented, “You

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

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their

knew that Rena had never

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

he resolved to

on his cigarette, dropped it on the

a relationship without financial resources

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

way home, Rena

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

home, Alexis had already fallen

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with

went to the

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her

Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body

and asked, “What do you want

jealous of him.

earlier, he observed that Rena

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar sentiments toward

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he laid his feelings

bring it up again? Besides, it’s

on her back for a moment, Waylen

her back to the master

of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake