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

was furious and deemed

the Fowler

the alimony for

lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin,

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay

busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

current state

Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

seat,

gentle nature. If

significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been

can you call

to argue with this cheeky

lead to anything

silence, feeling somewhat upset

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had

and their

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

led her to agree

she made a conscious

much her simple “okay” meant to

He hadn’t been with any woman in

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

gentleness, Rena lifted little

pondered and proposed, “These

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner with

car’s atmosphere with a subtle

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

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

burst into

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

couldn’t help but worry about

with Waylen when they had the time,

hour later, Waylen brought the car to

they were at the French restaurant

she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

lift Alexis out

his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

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

that she could hold both her

restaurant, Waylen

knew that Rena had a husband and

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

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious,

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

face, Rena felt a profound affection

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

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

delight but his euphoria didn’t last

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

did they have to encounter

girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

greetings, and naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face

caught his

Alexis took the initiative and

to greet Alexis and the little girl

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

words dimmed the sparkle in

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone

girlfriend admired, “You two

replied with

girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship with

all too well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the

complimented, “You have

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

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back

cared about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never

knew he should blame

to make

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

him: pursuing a relationship without

the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge

Alexis

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

went to the little girl’s bedroom

little one on the bed, while Rena changed her

to him, pressing his

her face slightly and asked, “What do

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous

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

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

by the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid

Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s

a moment,

back to the

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she knew it

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