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

was furious and

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the

harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

in a busy schedule and had to hasten

current

Rena and Waylen set out to pick

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call

not to argue with

wouldn’t lead to anything

silence, feeling somewhat upset

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and

the matter concerning her uncle and

their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he

a conscious decision to let time

realize how much her simple

it. He hadn’t been with any woman in

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

lifted

fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days,

and inquired, “Would you like

out a cute yawn, saying,

car’s atmosphere with

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

Alexis burst

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

couldn’t help but worry about

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

later, Waylen brought the car to a

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant

to Waylen, she shot him

the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal,

Rena didn’t give in.

part of your

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

from the car with a disapproving expression, saying,

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

the restaurant,

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband

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

somewhat too

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

face, Rena felt a

her aspiration now was a

and looked after and Rena was determined to do just

his meal with delight but his

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

have to encounter him

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

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

greetings, and naturally,

up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone!

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s

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

before he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative

also approached to greet Alexis and the little

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

Rena and I were even

dimmed the sparkle

wondering when she had

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other

with

girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship with

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

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

stood together,

shoulder and complimented, “You

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

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

Waylen remained silent.

and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then!

still cared about their relationship

Rena had

knew he should blame no one but himself

resolved to

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

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

they reached home, Alexis had already

little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes

went to the little

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

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her

asked, “What do

jealous of him. Don’t you notice

their table earlier, he observed that Rena

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

the

open and honest, he laid

again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be with

on her back for a

carried her back to

a show of reluctance, she knew it was