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

and

within the Fowler

and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

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

the current

Rena and Waylen set out

passenger seat,

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

undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call

to argue

wouldn’t lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

She was willing to treat him better, which led her

conscious decision to let

her simple “okay” meant

endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman

But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days,

and inquired, “Would you like a grand

chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t worry too

burst into

everything her kindergarten classmates

help but worry about Alexis’ habit

had to discuss this with Waylen when

brought the car

at the

to Waylen, she shot him a

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.

stated, “I never even considered

to lift

arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

relished the fact that she could hold both her

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

regular customers now knew that Rena had

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

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

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

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

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

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

his meal with delight but his

appeared, casting a shadow over his good

they have to encounter him at

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

Alexis and Rena caught his

Alexis took the initiative

and the little girl generously kissed her in

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

a darling! Rena and I were even

dimmed the sparkle in

when she had agreed to

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

discussing stocks and the economic landscape

“You two love each

with a faint

and had no intention of

knew Waylen all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

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

secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you as

about their relationship to some

Rena

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

resolved to

a drag on his cigarette, dropped

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

sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his

everyone exchanged polite

way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

to the

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

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his

and asked,

feeling jealous of him. Don’t you notice

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

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he

intrigued by the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid his feelings

again? Besides,

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

back to the master

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not to