A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

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

furious and deemed her son

the Fowler family

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

exhibited her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at

in a busy schedule and had to hasten

was the current

Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

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

undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely

Waylen glanced at her.

driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly

can you call

not to argue

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

her and their child

the matter

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

a conscious decision to let time

much her simple “okay” meant to

hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

truly mattered to him was that she willingly

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

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

infused the car’s

the depth of Alexis’

He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name

couldn’t help but worry

this with Waylen when they had

later, Waylen brought the car

out, Rena realized they were at the

Waylen, she shot him

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

Rena didn’t give in.

“Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

to lift Alexis out

his arms around her slender waist,

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband

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

too obvious, she decided

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

adorable face, Rena felt a

now was a life filled with love and care

and looked after and Rena was determined to do just

meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

to

was rumored to be a socialite from

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

greetings, and naturally,

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone!

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

his attention and

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

the sparkle

when

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the

two love each

with a faint

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

well, including what he

sake, she decided to

together, smoking

and complimented, “You have a

a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you

still cared about their relationship to some

that Rena had never liked Tyrone

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one

resolved to

on his cigarette, dropped it on

relationship

back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his

exchanged polite goodbyes but the

their way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his

Alexis had already fallen

eyes and brows

the little girl’s bedroom

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

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

slightly and asked,

jealous

he returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s girlfriend

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

was intrigued by the

open and honest, he

been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be

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

carried her back

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she knew

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