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

and

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

to Zoey, Korbyn 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

current state of

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it

“She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call

chose not to argue with this cheeky

lead to anything

silence, feeling

held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

and their child

the matter concerning her uncle

better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of the

a conscious decision to

realize how much her simple “okay”

been with any

day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that

lifted little

Waylen settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis.

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

cute

infused the car’s atmosphere with

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t worry too

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

couldn’t help but worry

Waylen when they

Waylen brought the car to

out, Rena realized they were at the French

she shot

families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

Rena didn’t give in.

I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs.

stated, “I never even considered

she prepared to lift Alexis out

arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

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

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

joined the chat group

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

to use knives and forks properly,

a profound affection for Alexis in

with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

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

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

casting a shadow over his good

did they have to

he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

Alexis and the

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

were even discussing having a little sibling for her

the

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to

two love each other

with

and had no intention of forging a friendship with

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

she decided

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

complimented, “You have

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

their relationship to some

Rena had never liked

his own doing. Waylen knew he

he resolved to

dropped

to him: pursuing a relationship

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

exchanged polite goodbyes but the

way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge

they reached home, Alexis

eyes and

to the little girl’s bedroom

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

Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

and asked, “What do you want to talk

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

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

way of secretly protecting

the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid his feelings

again? Besides,

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

back

of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake