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

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man should

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few

schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

was the current state

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to

seat, Rena couldn’t shake

If

“She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

to argue

lead to anything

brief silence, feeling somewhat

light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their child

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter

She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

past, she made a conscious decision to

how much her simple “okay”

been with any woman in the past

mattered to him was that she

gentleness, Rena lifted little

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

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

and let out a cute yawn, saying,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with

of Alexis’ intelligence,

eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name

couldn’t help but worry

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

later, Waylen brought the car to

realized they were at the French restaurant she

Waylen, she

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

Rena didn’t give in.

part of your life. I want everyone to know that

stated, “I never even

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

his arms around her slender

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

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

that Rena

even joined

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

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

a

her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care

Rena was determined to do just

savored his meal with delight but

unexpectedly appeared, casting

to encounter

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored

greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

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

Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

but compliment

darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a

the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when she

Tyrone and his

childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step

two love each

replied with a

and had no intention of forging a

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

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

complimented, “You

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that

accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me

about their relationship to

that Rena had

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

he resolved to make amends to

on his cigarette, dropped it on

a relationship without financial resources was indeed

back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

their way home, Rena

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

to the little girl’s

Rena changed her into a comfortable

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

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

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

was intrigued by the unspoken

honest, he

again? Besides, it’s impossible

his hand on her back for a moment,

back to the master

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she

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