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.”

Cecilia voiced

was furious and deemed her son

within the Fowler family remained

for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming

feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back

was the current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

passenger seat,

always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken

undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call it

argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead

into a brief silence,

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had

and

the matter concerning her uncle and

treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of the

conscious decision to

how much her

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

mattered to him was that she willingly wanted

lifted little Alexis into

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed,

and inquired, “Would you

cute yawn, saying,

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’

casually, “Isn’t it

burst into

classmates had shared,

but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

Waylen brought the car

were at the French restaurant she had invested

to Waylen, she shot

car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

to her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to

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

to lift Alexis

arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

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

could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the

inside the restaurant,

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a

even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

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

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

was

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

savored his meal with delight

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

have to encounter him at this

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a

“Mr. Fowler!

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

Alexis and Rena caught his

her, Alexis took the initiative and

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

but compliment Alexis

Rena and I were even discussing having a

words dimmed the

when she had agreed to

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and

“You two love each other

replied with

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship with

too well, including what

she decided to

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

and complimented, “You

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their relationship to some

down, he knew that Rena had never

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

resolved to make amends

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

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

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite

way home, Rena

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

the little girl’s

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

to him,

asked,

can’t help feeling jealous

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

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

the unspoken understanding

and honest, he laid

years. Why bring it up again?

back for a moment, Waylen

carried her back to the

she knew

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