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

and deemed her son

the

and the alimony

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to

a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

current state of

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

seat, Rena couldn’t

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

chose not to argue

wouldn’t lead

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

towards her and their

restraint in the matter concerning her

better, which led her to agree when he hinted his

made a conscious

how much her simple “okay” meant

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

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

Waylen settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How

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

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute

the car’s atmosphere with

of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

burst into

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

but worry about Alexis’ habit

discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing he might

an hour later, Waylen brought

were at the French restaurant

Waylen, she shot him

door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

Rena didn’t give in.

part of your life. I want everyone to

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

to lift

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

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

could hold both

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided to let him

to use knives

felt a profound affection for Alexis

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

daughter needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

savored his meal with delight but

casting

they have to encounter him

wasn’t alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent

and greeted, “Mr.

naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

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

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

were

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

when she had

Tyrone and his girlfriend

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then

girlfriend admired, “You two love

replied with a faint

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

well, including what he would

sake, she decided to maintain a

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

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

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

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

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me

still cared about their relationship

knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

every time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong between

resolved to make

cigarette, dropped

relationship without financial resources was

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen,

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

their way home,

Waylen restrained his urge to

home, Alexis had already fallen

little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

the little girl’s

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

behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

face slightly and asked, “What

feeling jealous of him. Don’t

earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he

was intrigued by the unspoken

he laid

it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

back to the

she knew it was best not