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

atmosphere within the Fowler

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

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

was the current

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

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

has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

“Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate

can you call it

not to argue with this

lead

a brief silence, feeling

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

behavior towards her and

displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

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

the past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

how much her simple “okay” meant

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

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

lifted

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

“Would you

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere with

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

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

Alexis burst into

kindergarten classmates had

help but worry about

when they had the time, fearing he might

hour later, Waylen brought the car

Rena realized they were at

to Waylen, she shot him

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

Rena didn’t give in.

charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

prepared to lift Alexis out

arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

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

could hold both her father’s and

the restaurant,

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

he even joined the chat group of the

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

use

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

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

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

delight but his euphoria

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

did they have to

was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored

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

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

caught his attention

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

to greet Alexis and the little girl

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

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

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed

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

by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out

admired, “You two love

with a faint

and had no intention

all, she knew Waylen all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

together, smoking peacefully

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you,

still cared about their relationship to some

knew that Rena

every time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one

to

his cigarette, dropped

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his

they reached home, Alexis had

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

went to the little girl’s

Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

Rena closer to him, pressing

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

jealous of him. Don’t

returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar

by the unspoken understanding

honest, he laid his feelings

“It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s

on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

he carried her back to the master

she knew it was best not to wake up