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 their

was furious and deemed her son

within the Fowler

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

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 to see Edwin, we won’t stand in your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

exhibited her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

the current state of

Waylen set out to pick up

seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

had a gentle nature. If it weren’t

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

can you

to argue with

wouldn’t lead

silence, feeling somewhat upset

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

and their child

he displayed remarkable restraint in the

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

past, she made a conscious decision to

didn’t realize how much her simple

any woman in the past three years, and

truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

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

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

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

Alexis burst into

classmates had

worry about Alexis’

when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

an hour later, Waylen brought the car

they were at the French restaurant

she

other families, wives usually foot the bill… You

Rena didn’t give in.

walked up to her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs.

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

lift Alexis out of the

her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

that she could hold both

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

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

so down-to-earth that he even joined the

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a

her aspiration now was a life filled with

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

meal with delight but

appeared, casting

did they have to encounter him at

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

Rena caught his attention and he

Alexis took the initiative

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

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

dimmed the sparkle

aback, wondering when

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

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

admired, “You two love each other

with

had no

knew Waylen all too well, including what he would do

she decided to maintain a

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

shoulder and complimented, “You have a

and

“You secretly backed my first business in

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back then! She

still cared about their

he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make amends to

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

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources

his back evoking a sense of familiarity

exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena remained

Waylen restrained his urge to

home, Alexis had already

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

to the

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

Rena closer to him, pressing his

and asked, “What do you want

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of him.

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

secretly protecting Tyrone, and

by the unspoken

honest, he

years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

a moment, Waylen couldn’t

her back to

up a show of reluctance, she knew