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.”

and Cecilia

furious and deemed her

within the Fowler family remained

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

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.

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

Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and

current state of

and Waylen set out to

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

gentle nature. If it

has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

to argue with

wouldn’t lead

silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had

her and their child had

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

made a conscious decision to let

her

with any woman in the

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days,

inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

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

car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t worry too

burst into

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

worry about Alexis’

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

brought the car to a

realized they were at the French

she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I

stated, “I never

to lift Alexis out of the

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

could hold both her father’s

restaurant,

and regular customers now knew that Rena

was so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a

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

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

savored his meal with delight

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter

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

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

naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he

initiative and sweetly greeted

to greet Alexis and the little girl

but compliment

a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a

words dimmed the sparkle in

wondering when she

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

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

girlfriend admired, “You two love each

with

and had no intention of

well, including what he would do once

sake, she decided to maintain a

together, smoking peacefully for

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

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

“You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly

cared about their relationship to

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

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

to make amends to

on his cigarette, dropped it on the

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

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

way home, Rena remained

Waylen restrained his urge to

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

eyes

the little girl’s

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

closer to

and asked, “What do you

can’t help feeling jealous of him.

table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone,

by the

he laid his feelings

up again? Besides, it’s impossible for

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

back to

up a show of reluctance, she knew it was

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