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

was furious and deemed her son

atmosphere within the

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

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

the current state of

Rena and Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena

a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two

has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

It

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We

can you call it

argue with

wouldn’t lead

a brief silence,

held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

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

the past, she made a conscious decision

her simple “okay”

hadn’t been with any woman in the

truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to

lifted little Alexis into

he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped

“Would you

Legs and let out a cute yawn,

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be

burst into

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up

but worry

discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he

hour later, Waylen brought the car to a

at

to Waylen, she shot him

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

to lift Alexis

slender

expression, saying, “Daddy just

hold both her father’s and mother’s hands

restaurant,

regular customers now knew that Rena

was so down-to-earth that he even joined the

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

now was a life filled with love

to

his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter him at

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a

greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

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

Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a

words dimmed the sparkle in

wondering when she had agreed to

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

girlfriend admired, “You two love each

with a

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a

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

she decided to

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

and complimented, “You

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly

their relationship

he knew that Rena had

Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for

to make

cigarette, dropped it on

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

sense

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

reached home, Alexis

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

went to the little

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

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

and asked, “What do you want to talk

jealous of him. Don’t you

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

secretly protecting Tyrone,

the unspoken

and honest, he laid

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

a moment,

he carried her back

show of reluctance, she knew it was best

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