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

was furious and deemed

the Fowler family remained

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

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.

to stay at

schedule and had to

current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick

seat,

gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced

significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call

chose not to argue

wouldn’t lead

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their

remarkable restraint in the matter

child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her

the past, she made a conscious

her

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

to him was that she willingly wanted to be

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How

and inquired, “Would you like

out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

fathom the depth of Alexis’

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

Alexis burst

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

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

brought the car to

were at the French restaurant she

Waylen, she shot

teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler.

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have

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

restaurant,

now knew that Rena had a husband and

was so down-to-earth that he even joined

somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

to use knives

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

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

his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

appeared, casting a shadow over

they have to encounter him

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite

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

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

kiss her, Alexis took the initiative

also approached to greet Alexis and the

compliment Alexis

and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep

the sparkle in

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other so

replied with

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

including what he would do once driven by

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back

their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never

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

resolved to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on

relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his

polite

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

reached home, Alexis had already

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and

to the little girl’s bedroom

on the bed, while Rena changed

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to

slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

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

observed that Rena didn’t try

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

and honest, he

Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

for a moment,

her back to the

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