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

furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the

compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the

don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten

the current state

Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

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

undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of our

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have we truly

can you call

argue

lead

a brief silence, feeling

and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

towards her and their child had

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on

past, she made a conscious decision

her simple

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

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

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look

head and inquired, “Would

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

car’s atmosphere with a subtle

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’

rearview mirror, she locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for

burst into

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

but worry about

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he

later, Waylen brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the French

Waylen, she

“You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy

Rena didn’t give in.

up to 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

Rena calmly stated, “I

that, she prepared to lift

wrapped his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

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

both her father’s and mother’s

the restaurant,

now knew that Rena had a husband

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

somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

taught her how to use knives

a profound affection for

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but rather her

savored his meal with delight but his

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

they have to encounter him at this

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally, Waylen

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s

his attention and he

the initiative and sweetly

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

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

with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep her

the sparkle in Tyrone’s

aback, wondering when

Tyrone and his girlfriend to

calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

“You two

replied with a

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

including what he

decided

together, smoking peacefully for the first

and complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their

knew that Rena had never

entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should

to make

his cigarette, dropped it

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources

evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen,

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis had

Waylen’s eyes

went to the little girl’s bedroom

while Rena changed her into a

Waylen drew Rena closer to

her face slightly and asked, “What do you

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

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

keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected

the unspoken understanding between

honest, he

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

her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

carried her back

show of reluctance, she