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

was furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a

schedule and

was the current

and Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

If it weren’t for her broken heart,

significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely

Waylen glanced at her.

smiling.

can you call it

to argue with this cheeky

lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he

made a conscious decision to let time heal the

much her simple “okay” meant to

with any woman in the past three years, and he

to him was that she

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days,

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

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

the car’s

the depth of Alexis’

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

burst into

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

help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

this with Waylen when they had the

an hour later, Waylen brought

Rena realized they were at the

she shot him a

the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a

Rena didn’t give in.

planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of

slender waist, insisting,

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

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

inside the restaurant,

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena

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

too obvious,

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s actions

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

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

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

meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

appeared, casting a shadow

have to

was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

greetings, and naturally,

Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone!

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

his attention and he

took the initiative and sweetly

and the little girl generously kissed her in

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

the sparkle

wondering when she had

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

“You two love

replied with

and had no intention

including what he would do

she decided to maintain

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

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

resolved to make amends

his cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

him: pursuing a relationship without financial

a sense of familiarity in Waylen,

exchanged polite goodbyes

way home, Rena

Waylen restrained his urge to

home, Alexis had already fallen

eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena followed

to the

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

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to

asked, “What do you want to

I can’t help feeling jealous of him.

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t

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

by the unspoken

he

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

hand on her back for a moment, Waylen

her back

up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best