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 voiced their

was furious and

within the Fowler

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

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

the current state of

Waylen set out to

seat, Rena couldn’t

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

has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

playfully turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake

Waylen glanced at her.

the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we

can you call it

to argue

wouldn’t lead

silence, feeling somewhat upset

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their child

the matter concerning her uncle and

She was willing to treat him better, which led her to

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

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

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman

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

Rena lifted little Alexis

Waylen settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed,

head and inquired, “Would you like

cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special

words infused the car’s

of Alexis’

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

burst into

classmates had shared,

but worry about Alexis’

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might

hour later, Waylen brought the car to a

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant

she shot

other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me

Rena didn’t give in.

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 those who seek you out will keep their

Rena calmly stated, “I never

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

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

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

inside the restaurant,

that Rena

even joined the chat group of

his actions somewhat too obvious,

to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

to do just that.

meal with delight

appeared, casting

to encounter him at this

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

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

and naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

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

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

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

dimmed the

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

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

admired, “You two love

with a faint

had no intention of

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

decided to maintain

together, smoking peacefully for the

shoulder and complimented, “You have

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

accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their

Rena

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

to make amends to

cigarette, dropped it

pursuing a relationship without financial resources

sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

way home, Rena

restrained his

they reached home, Alexis

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

to the little girl’s

the bed, while Rena changed her into

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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What

can’t help feeling jealous

earlier, he observed that Rena

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

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding

he laid his

“It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

carried her back to the master

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