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

furious and deemed her

the Fowler family remained

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

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

current

and Waylen

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken

added, “She has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen

behavior towards her and their child

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

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

past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal

how much her simple “okay” meant to

been with any woman in the

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart

lifted little Alexis into her

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

inquired, “Would you like a

a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

infused the car’s atmosphere with

depth of Alexis’

“Isn’t it

burst

her kindergarten classmates

help but worry about Alexis’ habit

Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

an hour later, Waylen brought the car to

were at the French restaurant

Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

be a part of your life. I want everyone to know

stated,

lift Alexis out of

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

inside the restaurant,

now knew that Rena had a husband and

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

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to

Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life

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

savored his meal with delight but

casting a shadow over

did they have to encounter him at this

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

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

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

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

words dimmed the sparkle in

wondering when

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

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

“You two love

replied with a

no intention

Waylen all too well, including

she decided to maintain

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

complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you,

still cared about their relationship

that Rena had never

Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew

to

cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without

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

exchanged polite goodbyes

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his

Alexis

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes

the little

changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

and asked, “What do

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

returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s girlfriend at

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

the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid his

“It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be

a

carried her back to

of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake