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.”

and Cecilia voiced their

furious and deemed her

the atmosphere within the

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

Zoey, Korbyn expressed, “It’s their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’

in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in

the current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to

seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two

significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call it

argue with this

lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration, will

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had

and their

the matter concerning her uncle

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire

for the past, she made a conscious decision to

didn’t realize how much her simple

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

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

Rena lifted

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

and inquired, “Would

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

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

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

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

burst into

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

couldn’t help but worry about

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

later, Waylen brought

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot

against the car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t

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

Rena calmly stated, “I never

she prepared to lift Alexis out

around her slender

the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

the fact that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

he even joined the

actions somewhat too

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

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

daughter needed to be cherished 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 last

appeared, casting a shadow over

they have to encounter

his girlfriend, who was rumored

“Mr. Fowler!

and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s

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

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

also approached to greet Alexis and

but compliment Alexis

a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were

the sparkle in

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

Tyrone and his girlfriend to

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for a

“You two love each other

with a

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

all too well, including what he would do once driven by

decided to

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

complimented, “You have

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

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you as her

about their relationship

Rena had never

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for

he resolved to

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen,

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

their way home,

restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis had

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

the little girl’s bedroom

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

Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

her face slightly and asked, “What do you

I can’t help feeling jealous of

observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

way of secretly protecting Tyrone,

the unspoken understanding between

and honest, he laid his

it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for

a moment, Waylen couldn’t

back to

reluctance, she knew it was best not