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.”

and Cecilia

and deemed her

within the Fowler family remained

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin,

any lingering feelings for each other

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few

a busy schedule and had to hasten

was the current

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

nature. If it weren’t for her broken

“She has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should

Waylen glanced at her.

the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we

can you call it

chose not to argue with

wouldn’t lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling somewhat

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

behavior towards her and

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire

the past, she made a conscious decision to let time

didn’t realize how much her

that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

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

head and inquired, “Would you

and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants

car’s atmosphere

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

casually, “Isn’t it common

burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming

but worry

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

hour later, Waylen brought the car to

realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

to Waylen, she shot him a

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the

Rena didn’t give in.

walked 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 those who seek

calmly stated, “I never

to lift Alexis out of

slender waist, insisting, “Let

from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

relished the fact that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the same

restaurant,

customers now knew that Rena

he even joined the

too

use

her adorable face, Rena felt a

now was a life filled with love and care for little

and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden

meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter

was rumored to be a socialite from a

greeted, “Mr.

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to little

his attention

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her own

greet Alexis and the

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

I were even discussing

dimmed the sparkle

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed

today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and

two love

replied with a faint

no intention of forging a friendship with

all too well, including what he would do

sake, she decided to maintain a

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

a cloud of smoke and

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed

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

cared about their relationship

he knew that Rena had never

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

he resolved to make

dropped it on

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

exchanged polite goodbyes but the

way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

Alexis

arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

the little girl’s

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

Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her

and asked, “What do you want to talk

can’t help feeling jealous

to their table earlier, he observed that Rena

keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

by the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he laid his

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

a

her back

show of reluctance, she knew it was best

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