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

was furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the Fowler

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming

any lingering feelings for each other after all this

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 to Czanch in

the current

and Waylen set out to pick

seat,

If it weren’t for her

significant

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you

chose not to argue with this

wouldn’t lead to anything

silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

her and their

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

past, she made a conscious decision to let time

her simple

it. He hadn’t been with any woman

to see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

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

and inquired, “Would you like a

a cute yawn,

infused the car’s

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

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

burst

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

help but worry

when they had

brought the car to a

they were at the French restaurant she had

Waylen, she

Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal, will

Rena didn’t give in.

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. Fowler. I hope those who seek

stated, “I never

to lift Alexis

wrapped his arms around her slender waist,

with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

she relished the fact that she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands at the same

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

customers now knew that Rena had a husband

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

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

steak and taught her how to use

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in her

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

to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not

savored his meal with delight

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

they have to encounter

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

greeted, “Mr.

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

“Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

between Alexis and Rena caught his

her, Alexis took the initiative and

to greet Alexis and

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

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

the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when she had agreed to

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

discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone

two love each other

replied with a

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

too well, including what he would do once driven by

she decided to maintain

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and

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

Waylen remained silent.

“Because of you, Rena despised me

cared about their

knew that Rena had never liked

accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew

he resolved to make amends

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

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

home, Rena remained

his urge

Alexis had

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with

the

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

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

face slightly and asked, “What

jealous of him. Don’t

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

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

intrigued by the

and honest, he laid his feelings

up again? Besides, it’s

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

carried her back

of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake up