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.”

and Cecilia voiced their

furious and deemed her son

the Fowler family remained

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man

lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we won’t stand in your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to

was the current state of

and Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him

significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have

you call it

to argue with this cheeky

lead to anything

silence, feeling somewhat

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had

her and their child

restraint in the

with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for

a conscious decision to let

her simple “okay”

with any woman in the past

truly mattered to him was that she willingly

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

Waylen settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a

a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days?

burst into

her kindergarten classmates

worry about Alexis’

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

hour later, Waylen brought

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

she

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

Rena didn’t give in.

to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I

to lift

slender waist, insisting, “Let me

saying, “Daddy just wants to

both her father’s and mother’s hands at the

restaurant,

knew that Rena had a husband and

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

somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

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

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love

to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a

with delight

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

did they have to encounter

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

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

naturally,

stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

Rena caught his attention and

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

and the little girl generously kissed

help but compliment Alexis

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even

words dimmed the

was taken aback, wondering when she had

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

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

“You two love each other so

replied with a

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a

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

decided to maintain

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together,

shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then!

their

Rena had never liked

Waylen knew he should blame no one

he resolved to

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed

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

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

home, Alexis

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness,

the

bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

closer to him, pressing his body against

face slightly and asked, “What do you want to

help feeling jealous of him.

he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with

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

intrigued by the unspoken

honest, he laid his

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

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

carried her back

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