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

was furious and

atmosphere within the

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man should

Zoey, Korbyn expressed, “It’s their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

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

was the current state of

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

added, “She has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

not to argue

wouldn’t lead to

fell into a brief silence,

hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone significant

her and their child had

displayed remarkable restraint in the

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

a conscious decision to

her

it. He hadn’t been with any woman in

day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

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

car’s atmosphere with

the depth of

casually, “Isn’t it

Alexis burst into

everything her kindergarten classmates had

worry about Alexis’ habit of

Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

hour later, Waylen brought the car

out, Rena realized they were at

Waylen, she shot him a

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

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

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

hold both her father’s and mother’s

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

now knew that Rena had a husband

even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to

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

felt a profound affection for

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care

daughter needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

did they have to encounter him at this

was rumored to be a

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

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

the initiative

and the little girl generously kissed her in

compliment

and I were even discussing having a little

dimmed the sparkle in

when she had agreed to

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to

“You two love

replied with a

and had no intention of forging

all too well, including what he

sake, she decided to maintain

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and

secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their

Rena

knew he should blame no one

he resolved to make amends to

cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

pursuing a relationship without financial resources

a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

home, Rena

his urge to speak his

home, Alexis

eyes and brows softened with tenderness,

went to the little

carefully placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her

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

and asked, “What do you want

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous

he observed that Rena didn’t try

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he

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

carried her back to

show of reluctance, she knew it was

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