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

and deemed her son

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

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

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few

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

current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she

“She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

smiling.

you

not to argue with

lead to anything

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

and their child had

in the matter concerning her uncle

child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night

past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal

realize how much her simple “okay”

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

was that she willingly wanted

gentleness, Rena lifted

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

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

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn,

car’s atmosphere with a

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

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

Alexis burst

everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’

had to discuss this with Waylen when they had

brought the car

at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even

prepared to lift Alexis

her slender waist, insisting, “Let

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

regular customers now knew that Rena had a

was so down-to-earth that he even joined the

found his actions somewhat too obvious,

her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

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

Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but rather her

his meal with delight but his

casting a shadow over his good

have to

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

and naturally, Waylen

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

but compliment Alexis

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

words dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

taken aback, wondering when she had

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out

two love

replied with

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no

Waylen all too well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain a

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but

he resolved to

his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

way home, Rena

restrained his

reached home, Alexis

Waylen’s eyes and

went to the

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

Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

slightly and asked, “What do you

jealous of him. Don’t

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

way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he laid his

been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be

his hand on her back for a moment, Waylen

he carried her back to the

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