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

furious and

atmosphere within the Fowler family

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

to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at the

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

current state

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

seat,

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for two

you call

to argue with

lead to

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration, will

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

was willing to treat him better, which led

the past, she made a conscious decision to let

much her simple “okay” meant to

wasn’t that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis.

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand

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

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

the depth of Alexis’

with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to

Alexis burst into

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

couldn’t help but worry

discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

brought the car to

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant

Waylen, she shot him a

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

stated, “I never even considered

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

wrapped his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

both her father’s and mother’s hands at the

the restaurant,

and regular customers now knew that

joined the chat group of

somewhat too obvious, she decided to

steak and taught her how to use knives and

felt a

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was

determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a

with delight but his euphoria didn’t

casting a

have to encounter him at this

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he

kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

help but compliment Alexis

and I were even discussing having

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

was taken aback, wondering when

Tyrone and his

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

two love each other

with a faint

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of

all too well, including what he would

decided to maintain

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

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their relationship to

down, he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

every time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make amends

dropped

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

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

exchanged polite goodbyes but the

way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his

Alexis had already

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

to the

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

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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you

jealous of him.

he observed that Rena didn’t try to

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

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

he

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

a moment, Waylen

carried her back to

reluctance, she knew it was best not