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

was furious and deemed her

atmosphere within the

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

don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

busy schedule

was the current state of

and Waylen set out to

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two years

significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for two

you

argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling

and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their child had

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on

conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

much her simple “okay” meant to

that he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman

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 with her

lifted little Alexis into

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of

it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t worry too

Alexis burst

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

but worry about Alexis’ habit of

when they had the time, fearing he

brought the car

were at the French restaurant she had invested

to Waylen, she shot him

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal, will you,

Rena didn’t give in.

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

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

lift Alexis out of

slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

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

could hold both

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

now knew that Rena had a husband and

even joined the chat group of

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious,

cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and

adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

now was a life filled with love

cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a

meal with delight but

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

did they have to encounter

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

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her own

Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep her

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

was taken aback, wondering when she

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

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

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other so

with a faint

no intention of forging a

well, including what he

sake, she decided to maintain a

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to console

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in

Waylen remained silent.

quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena

still cared about their relationship to some

knew that Rena had

it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in

polite

home, Rena

restrained his urge to

home, Alexis had

arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

to the little girl’s

placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into

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

slightly and asked, “What do

help feeling jealous of

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to

protecting Tyrone, and in

the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid

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

for a moment, Waylen

carried her back to

she knew it