A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

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

furious and deemed

within the

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

harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to

the current state of

Rena and Waylen set out

seat, Rena

If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have

undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

on the gas, driving for a while before smiling.

you call

not to argue with

lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

Waylen

and their child had

the matter concerning

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

made a conscious decision to

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay” meant

endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

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

lifted little

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

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

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

the car’s atmosphere with

depth of Alexis’

“Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these

Alexis burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’

when they had the time,

hour later, Waylen brought the

they were at the French restaurant she had

Waylen, she shot

know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of

Rena didn’t give in.

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

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

prepared to lift

her slender waist,

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

the restaurant, Waylen

knew that Rena had a

he even joined the chat group of the

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious,

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

now was a life filled with

was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis

delight but

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

they have to encounter him

who was rumored

greeted, “Mr.

and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

Rena caught his

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

approached to greet Alexis and the little

help but compliment

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

words dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when she had agreed

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

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with

two love

with a faint

girlfriend and had no intention of

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

sake, she decided to maintain

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to

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 you

still cared about their relationship

Rena had never liked Tyrone

entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong between

he resolved to make

cigarette, dropped it on the

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

sense of familiarity in

polite goodbyes

way home, Rena remained

his urge to

Alexis

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

to the little girl’s

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

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his

and asked, “What do

can’t help feeling jealous of

their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t

keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he

up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

her back to the

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

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