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

furious and deemed her son

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as

harbor any lingering feelings for each

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule

the current state

and Waylen set out

in the passenger seat,

If it weren’t for her broken heart, she

“She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling.

can you call

argue

lead

fell into a brief silence,

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and

in the

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

conscious decision to let time heal

her simple “okay” meant

been with any woman in the past three

got to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him

lifted little Alexis into

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

casually, “Isn’t it common for

Alexis burst

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

worry about Alexis’ habit of

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

later, Waylen brought

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

up to her and 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

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

prepared to lift

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

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

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena

even joined

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

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

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

after and Rena was determined to do just that. For

with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

casting a shadow over his

to encounter him

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored

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

naturally,

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend for

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

caught his attention and

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her own

also approached to greet Alexis and

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

words dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

when she

Tyrone

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

admired, “You two love each

replied with

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

Waylen all too well, including

decided to

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

complimented, “You have a

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

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised

cared about their relationship

he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong between

he resolved to make amends

cigarette, dropped it

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

evoking a sense of

dinner, everyone exchanged polite

way home, Rena

restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis had already

little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes

to the

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped

closer to him, pressing his body

asked, “What

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

that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

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

intrigued by the unspoken

and honest, he laid his

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

his hand on her back for a

carried her back to the master

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