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

furious and deemed her

atmosphere within the Fowler

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

lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

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

was the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

“She has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling.

you

chose not to argue with

lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her

with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to

made a conscious decision to let time

how much her simple “okay” meant

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

But what truly mattered to him was that she

Rena lifted little Alexis into her

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

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

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name

worry about Alexis’ habit

she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the

hour later, Waylen brought the car

realized they were at

to Waylen, she shot him a

against the car door, Waylen 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.

simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out will

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

she prepared to lift

arms around her slender waist,

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

she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands

inside the restaurant,

customers now knew that Rena had a husband

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious,

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

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with

determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

did they have to encounter

girlfriend, who was rumored to

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been a

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

his attention and

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

but compliment

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

dimmed the sparkle in

aback, wondering when she

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

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

admired, “You two love each

with a

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

Waylen all too well, including what he

she decided to

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

shoulder and complimented, “You have

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

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

their relationship

that Rena had never liked

doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

resolved to make amends to

a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

home, Rena

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

home, Alexis

arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with

went to the little girl’s bedroom

while Rena changed her

to him, pressing

asked,

feeling jealous of

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

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

and honest, he laid his feelings

Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to

his hand on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

he carried her back to the

reluctance, she knew it was best not to