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

was furious and deemed her son

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

for Cecilia and the alimony for

lingering feelings for each other after all this time…

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

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

was the current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

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

“She has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of our

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have

can you call

chose not to argue with this

lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling somewhat

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

towards her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the

their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when

past, she made a conscious decision to let time

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay”

any woman in the past three years,

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

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

head and inquired, “Would you

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

Alexis burst into

kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up most

but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

brought

realized they were at the French restaurant

Waylen, she shot him a

“You know, in other families, wives usually foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know

Rena calmly stated, “I never

lift Alexis

slender

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

that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at

restaurant, Waylen

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had

he even joined the

his actions somewhat too obvious,

taught her how to use

Rena felt a profound

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled

to do

with delight but his euphoria

unexpectedly appeared, casting a

they have to encounter him

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was

greeted, “Mr.

naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and

her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep

dimmed the sparkle

when she had

Tyrone and

by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with

two love each other so

with a faint

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a

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

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

and Tyrone stood together,

complimented, “You have

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She

their

Rena had never

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

to make amends to

dropped

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

a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from years

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home, Rena

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

they reached home, Alexis had

arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

the little girl’s

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her

and asked, “What do you want to

I can’t help feeling jealous of

table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try

that keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

was intrigued by the unspoken

open and honest, he laid his

smiled. “It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be with

her back for a

her back

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not to