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 voiced

was furious and deemed her

atmosphere within the Fowler family

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

Korbyn expressed, “It’s their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay

himself entangled in a busy schedule and

the current

Waylen set out to pick up

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

nature. If it

undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

It appears that we, too, should not reconcile

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you

to argue with this cheeky

lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

her and their

the matter concerning her

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

conscious decision to let time heal the

much her simple “okay”

any woman in the past three

he got to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she

lifted little Alexis

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

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand

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

infused the car’s

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

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

Alexis burst into

recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates

help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

hour later, Waylen brought the car

Rena realized they were at the French

she shot him a

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

Rena didn’t give in.

up to her 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.

calmly stated, “I never even

to lift Alexis out

around her slender

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

knew that

even joined the chat group of

too obvious, she

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

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection

with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with

and looked after and Rena was determined to

delight but his

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

have to

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

“Long time no see, Tyrone!

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to little

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly

to greet Alexis and the

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

words dimmed the sparkle

when she had

was feeling particularly magnanimous 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 economic landscape with Tyrone and then

“You two

with

had no intention

including what he would

decided to maintain

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

complimented, “You have

smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to

“You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded

still cared about their relationship to some

that Rena had never liked

it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to

cigarette, dropped it on the

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

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

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

home, Rena

restrained his urge to speak

Alexis had already fallen

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

went to the little girl’s

bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

to him, pressing his

asked, “What do

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

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

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

the

honest, he

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

a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

he carried her back to the master

a show of reluctance, she knew it was

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