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

was furious and deemed

the Fowler family remained

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

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a

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

was the current state

Rena and Waylen

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of our

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t

can you

to argue with this

lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling

her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

towards her and their

restraint in the matter concerning her

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

she made a conscious decision

didn’t realize how much her

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

he got to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened

lifted little

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

“Would you

Legs and let out a cute

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

fathom the depth of

it common

burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up most

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

an hour later, Waylen brought

were at the

to Waylen, she shot him a

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the

Rena didn’t give in.

and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned 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

calmly stated,

prepared to lift

his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

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

hold both her father’s

inside the restaurant,

customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

that he even joined

found his actions somewhat too obvious,

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

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for

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

his meal with delight

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

they have to

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

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to little

Rena caught his attention

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

dimmed the sparkle

was taken aback, wondering when

inviting Tyrone and his

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements

“You two love each other

replied with a

had no intention of forging a friendship

Waylen all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

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

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me

still cared about their relationship to some

down, he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself

he resolved to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

polite

home,

his urge to speak

Alexis had

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

to the little

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

to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

face slightly and asked, “What

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

observed that Rena didn’t try to forge

keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

by the unspoken

and honest, he laid his

it up again? Besides, it’s

a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

he carried her back to

of reluctance, she knew it was best not to