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 their

furious and deemed

within the

the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten

the current

and Waylen set out to pick up

the passenger seat,

expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken

“She has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not

Waylen glanced at her.

driving for a while before smiling.

you

argue with

wouldn’t lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling

hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

Waylen

behavior towards her and their child

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter

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

she made a conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

didn’t realize how much her

that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was

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 him with

Rena lifted

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

inquired, “Would you

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

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

Alexis burst into

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

help but worry about

when they had the time, fearing he might

later, Waylen brought the car

were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot him a

foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

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

calmly stated,

prepared to lift Alexis out of

his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

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

she could hold both her father’s and

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

and regular customers now knew that Rena had

he even joined

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s actions

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

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

and looked after and Rena was determined to do just

savored his meal with delight

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

did they have to encounter him

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

“Mr.

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep her

the sparkle

when she had agreed

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

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

admired, “You two

with a faint

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

all too well, including what he would

decided

the French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to console

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She

their

down, he knew that Rena had

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

he resolved to make amends to

his cigarette, dropped it on the

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

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

home, Alexis had already fallen

his arms, Waylen’s eyes

to the little girl’s bedroom

Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

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

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

jealous of him. Don’t you notice

that Rena didn’t try to

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

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding

he laid

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

her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

her back to the

put up a show of reluctance, she knew