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

and

atmosphere within the Fowler family

Cecilia and the

any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we won’t stand

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the

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

was the current state

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen

seat, Rena

always had a gentle nature. If

has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have we truly

you

not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling

red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

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

she made a conscious decision to let time

realize how much her simple “okay” meant

hadn’t been with any woman in the

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

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

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

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

infused the car’s

couldn’t fathom the depth of

it common for

Alexis burst

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

worry about

discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

Waylen brought

they were at the French

she shot

in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me

Rena didn’t give in.

simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

lift Alexis out of the

wrapped his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

a disapproving expression, saying,

hold both her father’s and mother’s hands

inside the restaurant, Waylen

and regular customers now knew that Rena had

he even joined the chat group of the

found his actions somewhat too

steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

felt a profound affection for

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

determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

delight but his euphoria didn’t last

casting a shadow over his

to encounter him at this

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

“Mr. Fowler!

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

and the little girl generously kissed her

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

Rena and I were even discussing having

dimmed the

wondering when she

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his

left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the

“You two love each

replied with a

girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

all too well, including what he

sake, she decided

the French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

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

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their relationship

knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

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

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge

Alexis had already

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

to the little girl’s bedroom

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

Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s talk,

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

can’t help feeling jealous

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

Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

by the unspoken understanding

and honest, he laid his

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

a

he carried her back

show of reluctance, she knew it