A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

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

and

within the Fowler family

the alimony for Edwin, deeming

believe they harbor any lingering feelings for

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and

current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

“She has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

determination. It appears that we, too, should not

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling. “Have we

can you

to argue

wouldn’t lead

a brief silence,

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter

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

the past, she made a conscious

much her simple “okay” meant

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

lifted little Alexis

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

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

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

car’s atmosphere with a

the depth of

it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t worry too

Alexis burst into

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name

worry

with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently mislead

brought the

at the

she shot him a

car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

your life. I want everyone to

Rena calmly stated, “I never

prepared to lift Alexis out of

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

with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

she relished the fact that she could hold both her father’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

now knew that Rena had a husband and a

was so down-to-earth that he even joined

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious,

use knives

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

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

cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to

delight but

appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been a

and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

Alexis and the little girl generously

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

concurred 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

when she had agreed to

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic

two love

with a

and had no

knew Waylen all too well, including what he would do once driven

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

Waylen and Tyrone stood together,

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena

their relationship to

knew that Rena

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

resolved to make amends

on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

home,

his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis had already

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

the little

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

Waylen drew Rena closer to

turned her face slightly and asked,

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of

table earlier, he observed that Rena

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

and honest, he laid his feelings

again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to

back for a moment, Waylen

back to the

a show of reluctance, she

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