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

and deemed her son

the Fowler family remained

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time…

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to

in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in

current state of

Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena

“Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t

has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

determination. It appears that we,

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you

chose not to argue

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence,

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

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter

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 the

the past, she made a conscious

realize how much her simple “okay” meant

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

But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him with

lifted

settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days,

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere

depth of

locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it

burst

everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

but worry

this with Waylen when they had

later, Waylen brought the car to

realized they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she shot him a

playfully teased, “You 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.

a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re

Rena calmly stated, “I never even

prepared to lift

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

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

she relished the fact that she could hold both

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

and regular customers now knew that Rena had

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

somewhat too obvious, she decided to

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

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled

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

meal with delight

casting a

have to encounter him at

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative

approached to greet Alexis and

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

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

words dimmed the sparkle

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

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

calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other

with a

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

all too well, including what he would

sake, she decided to maintain a

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

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented,

a cloud of smoke and

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their relationship

Rena had never liked

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make

drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

a relationship without financial

evoking a sense of familiarity in

polite goodbyes but the

way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

they reached home, Alexis had

holding little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

the little girl’s bedroom

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly

Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

turned her face slightly and asked, “What

feeling jealous

he observed that Rena didn’t try

of secretly protecting

the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he laid

bring it up again? Besides, it’s

for a moment, Waylen

her back to

put up a show of reluctance, she knew