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

was furious and

within the Fowler family remained

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

feelings for each other after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen

the passenger seat, Rena

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

undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have

you call

argue with this cheeky

lead

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

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

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone significant

and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

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

conscious decision to let time heal

much her simple “okay” meant to

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

mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted

belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a

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

car’s atmosphere

the depth of

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

burst

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

but worry

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

hour later, Waylen brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the French

Waylen, she shot him

in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me

Rena didn’t give in.

admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out will keep

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

prepared to lift

slender

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

could hold both her

restaurant, Waylen

and regular customers now knew that Rena had

even joined the chat group of the

too obvious, she decided

use knives and

a

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

and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena,

meal with delight but

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

did they have to encounter

his girlfriend, who was rumored

and greeted, “Mr.

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking

the initiative

to greet Alexis and the little girl

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

words dimmed the sparkle in

wondering when

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the

“You two

replied with

no intention of

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

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

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

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back

about their relationship

he knew that Rena had never liked

accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew

he resolved to make

dropped

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

their way home, Rena

restrained his

reached home, Alexis had already

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

to the little girl’s

the bed, while Rena changed her into

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

slightly and asked, “What do you want

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

he observed that Rena didn’t try

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar

the

he

bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for

hand on her back for a moment,

her back to the

a show of reluctance, she knew it was