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

furious and deemed

within the

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

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family.

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

busy schedule and had to hasten back

the current state of

and Waylen set

passenger seat,

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for

can you call

not to argue with

lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone

and their child had

in the matter concerning her uncle and

and Waylen now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when

past, she made a conscious decision to

realize how much her simple “okay” meant to

He hadn’t been with any woman

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

Rena lifted

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

and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast,

out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

the depth of Alexis’

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

Alexis burst

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with

but worry

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might inadvertently

later, Waylen brought the car to

were at the French restaurant she

she shot

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me

Rena didn’t give in.

simply wanted to be a part of your life. I

calmly stated, “I never

prepared to lift

her slender waist, insisting,

saying, “Daddy just wants to have a

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that

down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

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

Rena felt a profound affection

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

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

meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

to encounter

by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally,

up and smiled, “Long time no see,

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s

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

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment

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

words dimmed the

wondering when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

admired, “You two love each

replied with a faint

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

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

decided to maintain

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

of smoke and

accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you,

about their relationship to some

he knew that Rena had never liked

Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but

he resolved to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

a sense of familiarity

polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

Alexis had

holding little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

the little girl’s bedroom

while Rena changed her into

her delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

jealous of

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

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

was intrigued by the

he

up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

he carried her back

reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake