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.”

Cecilia voiced

furious and deemed

the Fowler family

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

decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

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

current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick

seat, Rena couldn’t

a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her

“She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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 we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for two

can you call it

to argue with this

wouldn’t lead

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

behavior towards her and their

displayed remarkable restraint in the

together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on

she made a conscious

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay” meant to

been with any woman in the past three years, and he was content

was that she willingly wanted to be

Rena lifted

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

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

couldn’t fathom the depth of

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

burst into

her kindergarten classmates

worry about Alexis’

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

hour later, Waylen brought the car

realized they were at

Waylen, she shot him

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.

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 their

his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I

prepared to lift Alexis out

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

she relished the fact that she could hold both

restaurant, Waylen accomplished

knew that Rena had

even joined the chat

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

use

a profound affection for

her aspiration now was a life

needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that.

delight but his

casting a shadow over

to encounter

girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family in

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been a

naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

his attention and he couldn’t resist

could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and

and

compliment

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling

dimmed the

when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his

calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

girlfriend admired, “You two love each

with a

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

knew Waylen all too well, including what he would

sake, she decided to maintain

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

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

secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

“Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly

cared about their relationship

knew that Rena had never

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

he resolved to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

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

a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent

dinner, everyone exchanged polite

home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis had already fallen

in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

to the little

little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against

slightly and asked, “What

jealous of him. Don’t

he observed that Rena

Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

by the unspoken understanding between

and honest, he

up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to

her back for a moment, Waylen

back to

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was