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

was furious and deemed her

within the Fowler

by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

Korbyn expressed, “It’s their lives, 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 you wish to see Edwin, we

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in

was the current

and Waylen set out to pick up

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you

chose not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to

a brief silence, feeling somewhat

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

her and their

in the matter

led her to agree when he hinted his desire

she made a conscious decision

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay”

with any woman in the past three years, and he was

But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

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

car’s atmosphere with

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

Alexis burst

her kindergarten classmates had

but worry about Alexis’ habit

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

later, Waylen brought the car to a

at the French

to Waylen, she shot him

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal,

Rena didn’t give in.

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

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

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

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

expression, saying, “Daddy just

the fact that she could hold both her

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

customers now knew that Rena had a husband

so down-to-earth that he even joined

actions somewhat too

to use knives and

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life

determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

with delight but

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

have to

who was rumored to be a socialite from a

greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally, Waylen

smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

his

the initiative and

Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

but compliment

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

the

when she

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

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

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other

with a

and had no intention of forging a friendship with

Waylen all too well, including

decided to

stood together, smoking peacefully for the

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

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

“You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their relationship to

he knew that Rena had

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

he resolved to make amends

his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

the little girl’s

placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her

Rena closer to him, pressing

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

feeling jealous

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

way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he

by the

he laid his

been years. Why bring it up again? Besides,

hand on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

carried her back to the master

reluctance, she knew