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.”

Cecilia voiced

and deemed her

the atmosphere within the

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

their lives, and their 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

the current state

Waylen set out to pick

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

If it weren’t for her

“She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call it

not to argue with

wouldn’t lead to

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone significant

towards her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

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

made a conscious decision

realize how much her simple “okay” meant

endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis.

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn,

infused the car’s atmosphere with

of

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

burst into

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

help but worry about Alexis’ habit

to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

an hour later, Waylen brought the car to

out, Rena realized they were at the French

Waylen, she shot him

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.

wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out will

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

lift Alexis

around her slender waist,

from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a date with

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and a

joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided to

her how to use knives

Rena felt a profound affection for

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

determined to do just that. For Rena,

meal with delight but his euphoria

appeared, casting a shadow

did they have to encounter him

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

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention

took the initiative and sweetly greeted

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

aback, wondering when she had

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

was left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

admired, “You two love each other so

replied with

girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

she knew Waylen all too well, including what he would do once

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

shoulder and complimented, “You have

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised

still cared about their

down, he knew that Rena had never

it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong

he resolved to make

cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden

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

everyone exchanged polite

way home,

his

home, Alexis had already fallen

eyes and

the little

little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

closer to

face slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to

way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

by the unspoken understanding between

he laid his feelings

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

on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

carried her back to

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she