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

furious and deemed her son

the

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back

the current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

chose not to argue

wouldn’t lead to anything

silence, feeling somewhat upset about

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their child had

the

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

past, she made a conscious decision to let

her simple “okay”

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

him was that she willingly wanted to

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

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

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

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

burst

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

worry about

to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time,

later, Waylen brought

realized they were at the

Waylen, she shot him a

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the

Rena didn’t give in.

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 you out

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

saying, “Daddy just

could hold both her father’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

now knew that Rena had

joined the chat group of the

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

to use

felt a profound affection for

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

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

delight but his euphoria didn’t

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

they have to encounter him at

was rumored to be a socialite from a

greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully,

a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a

dimmed the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

“You two love each other so

replied with

no intention of forging

Waylen all too well, including

she decided

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

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

of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised

their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

Waylen knew he should blame

resolved to make

his cigarette, dropped it on

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

sense of familiarity in

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home, Rena

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis

his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

the little girl’s bedroom

bed, while Rena changed her

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

face slightly and asked,

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

he observed that Rena didn’t try to

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

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

he laid his

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

hand on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

carried her back to

of reluctance, she knew