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

and deemed

atmosphere within the Fowler

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

expressed, “It’s their lives, and their 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

exhibited her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

was the current state of

and Waylen set out to pick up

passenger seat, Rena

outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken

“She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

“Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call

argue with this cheeky

lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat

her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

and

the matter concerning

which led her to

a conscious decision to let time heal

her simple “okay” meant to

hadn’t been with any

to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

and let out a cute

words infused the car’s

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’

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

burst

everything her kindergarten classmates

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

later, Waylen brought the car

they were at the French restaurant

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

Rena didn’t give in.

this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

prepared to lift Alexis

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

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

relished the fact that she could hold both

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

now knew that Rena

even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

found his actions somewhat too

taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s actions with

felt a profound affection

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was

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

savored his meal with delight but his

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been a

naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking

the initiative and sweetly

and the little girl generously

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully,

concurred with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were

the

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then

two

replied with

and had no intention of forging

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

she decided

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

shoulder and complimented, “You have

smoke and

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

Waylen remained silent.

added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you

cared about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never

Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that

he resolved to make amends

on his cigarette, dropped it

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home,

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis had

his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

went to the little girl’s

placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly

Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

slightly and asked, “What

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

Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s girlfriend at

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

by the unspoken understanding between

he laid his feelings

smiled. “It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

carried her back to the master

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not