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

furious and deemed her son

the

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

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.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

was the current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

in the passenger seat, Rena

nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart,

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

not to argue

lead to

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

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

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen

behavior towards her and their

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of the

a conscious

realize how much her simple

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

Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

he pondered and proposed, “These

head and inquired, “Would

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

infused the car’s atmosphere with

depth of

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

burst

her kindergarten classmates

but worry

she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

brought the car to a

were at the French restaurant

she shot him

“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.

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

stated, “I never

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

arms around her slender waist, insisting,

emerged from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished

knew that Rena had a husband

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

his actions somewhat too

cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

now was a life filled with

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena,

meal with delight but

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

to encounter

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

and naturally,

hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

Rena caught his attention

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

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

were even discussing having a little sibling

the sparkle in

wondering when

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

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

“You two

with

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging

all too well, including what he

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the

and complimented, “You have

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

“Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded

still cared about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

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

to make amends

on his cigarette, dropped it on the

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home, Rena

his

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

went to the little girl’s bedroom

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

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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

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

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

by the

open and honest, he laid

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

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

he carried her back to

of reluctance, she knew it was best not