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 their

and

atmosphere within the

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible man

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

in a busy schedule and had

current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have

you

to argue

lead

a brief silence, feeling somewhat

and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone

towards her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

and Waylen now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of

for the past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

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

hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little

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

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special

car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of Alexis’

“Isn’t it common

Alexis burst

Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared,

worry about Alexis’ habit

Waylen when they had

brought the car to a

at the French restaurant she had invested

Waylen, she

usually foot the bill… You

Rena didn’t give in.

I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know

calmly stated, “I

she prepared to lift

her slender waist, insisting,

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

she could hold both

inside the restaurant,

customers now knew that Rena had a husband and a

down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided

how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care

to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to

with delight but his

appeared, casting a shadow over

did they have to encounter him at

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

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

naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see,

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

Rena caught his

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

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

and I were even discussing having a little

words dimmed the sparkle in

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

stocks and the economic landscape

“You two love each

with a faint

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

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

she decided

together, smoking

shoulder and complimented, “You have a

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their

knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

to

on his cigarette, dropped it on

a relationship without financial resources was

inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his

they reached home, Alexis

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

the little girl’s bedroom

bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped

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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What

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

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

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding

and honest, he

years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for

on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

he carried her back

she knew