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

within the Fowler family remained

by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming

Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

schedule and had to

the current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

If it weren’t for her broken

has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears

Waylen glanced at her.

the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We

you call

argue

lead to anything

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

behavior towards her and their

the matter concerning

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

conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

much her

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

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

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

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

Alexis burst into

everything her kindergarten classmates

worry about Alexis’

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

brought the car

they were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

Rena calmly stated, “I

prepared to lift

his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

both her father’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

that Rena had a husband

he even joined the

found his actions somewhat too obvious,

taught her how to use knives and

felt a

her aspiration now was a life filled

Rena was determined to do just

savored his meal with delight

casting a

they have to encounter him at

by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

naturally, Waylen

his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

her, Alexis took the initiative

Alexis and the little girl generously

but compliment Alexis

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

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

stocks and

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other so

replied with a

had no intention of forging a

all too well, including what

sake, she decided to

stood together, smoking peacefully for

shoulder and complimented, “You

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly

accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their relationship

knew that Rena had

doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

resolved to make amends to

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

him: pursuing a relationship

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

polite goodbyes

their way home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

went to the little

one on the bed, while Rena changed her

her delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

face slightly and asked, “What

jealous of him.

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding

he laid his feelings

years. Why bring it up again?

on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

carried her back to

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

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