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.”

Cecilia voiced their

was furious and deemed her

within the Fowler family

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule

was the current state of

and Waylen

seat, Rena

outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her

significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to

brief silence,

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their

the matter concerning her uncle

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

conscious decision to let

her simple

with any woman in the past three years, and he was

day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little

car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to

car’s atmosphere with

depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

burst

recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates

couldn’t help but worry

to discuss this with Waylen when they had

later, Waylen brought

they were at the French restaurant she

she shot him

the bill… You won’t deprive me of

Rena didn’t give in.

“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

calmly stated, “I

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

arms around her slender waist, insisting,

expression, saying, “Daddy just

both her father’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

regular customers now knew that

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

his actions somewhat too

how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s actions

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

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

to

delight but

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

did they have to

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

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face

caught his attention and he couldn’t

her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

and the little

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

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

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

taken aback, wondering when she had agreed

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

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

two love

replied with

and had no intention of forging a friendship with

all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain

the French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together,

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

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

“You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised

about their relationship to some

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

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

to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship

inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from

polite goodbyes

home, Rena remained

his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had

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

to the

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

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

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

I can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

observed that Rena didn’t try

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

was intrigued by the

he laid his

years. Why bring it up again?

on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

back to the

reluctance, she knew it was