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 their

and deemed her son

within the Fowler

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

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family.

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

a busy schedule and

was the current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

the passenger seat,

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile

Waylen glanced at her.

smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

you

to argue with

lead to

silence, feeling somewhat upset about

her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter

willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

she made a conscious decision to let time

how much her simple “okay” meant to

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

was that she

lifted little Alexis

seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner with

the car’s atmosphere

depth of Alexis’

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

burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared,

help but worry about Alexis’ habit

this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

Waylen brought the car

at the French

to Waylen, she

the bill… You won’t deprive me of the

Rena didn’t give in.

your

stated, “I never even considered accepting

she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

her slender waist,

saying, “Daddy just wants to have a

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

the restaurant, Waylen

now knew that Rena had a husband and a

down-to-earth that he even joined the

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to

use knives

face, Rena felt a profound affection for

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden

meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

casting a shadow over

to

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

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr.

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

stood up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to little

Alexis and Rena caught his

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted

also approached to greet Alexis and the

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

concurred with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep her

dimmed the sparkle in

when

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

was left speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

“You two love

with

no intention

including what he would do once

decided to maintain a

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

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

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

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly

their

Rena had never liked Tyrone

knew he should blame no one but himself for

to make amends

cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from years

exchanged polite

home, Rena remained

his

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

went to the little girl’s

on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

her delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want to

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

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

keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

by the unspoken understanding between

he laid his feelings

again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

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

her back to the

put up a show of reluctance, she