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

was furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

and the alimony for Edwin,

lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

was the current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two years

significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we,

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

can you call

to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

her hand and

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

towards her and their

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

she made a conscious decision to let time

how much her simple

hadn’t been with any woman in the past

got to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted

and gentleness, Rena lifted little

belt, he pondered and proposed,

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner with

the car’s

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

burst into

her kindergarten classmates

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit

this with Waylen when

Waylen brought the car

Rena realized they were at the French

to Waylen, she

teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re

calmly stated, “I never even

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of

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

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the same

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

now was a life filled

and Rena was determined to do

meal with delight but his euphoria

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

to encounter him

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

stood up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

between Alexis and Rena caught his

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her

the sparkle

wondering when she

Tyrone and

calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

two love each other

replied with a

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

well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the

shoulder and complimented,

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

accusing, “You secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back

about their relationship to some

knew that Rena had never liked

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

he resolved to

on his cigarette, dropped

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed

sense of familiarity

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis had

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

went to the little girl’s

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly

closer to him, pressing his body

slightly and asked, “What do

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

Rena didn’t try to forge

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

intrigued by the unspoken

and honest, he

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

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

he carried her back to the master

up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best