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

was furious and deemed her

the

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

schedule and had to hasten back

current state

Waylen set out to pick

seat, Rena couldn’t

If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two years

significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call

not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to

a brief silence, feeling

hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their child

the matter concerning her

together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he

a conscious decision to let time heal

much her simple “okay” meant to

with any woman in

mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart

lifted

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

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have

the car’s atmosphere

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

Alexis burst into

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

but worry

when they had the time, fearing

later, Waylen brought the

realized they were at the French

she

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

Rena didn’t give in.

walked 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

intentions, Rena calmly stated,

lift Alexis out of the

slender waist, insisting, “Let me

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

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

the restaurant,

regular customers now knew that Rena had a

he even joined

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

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

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

her aspiration now was a life filled with

and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

have to encounter him at

who was rumored to be

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

and the little girl generously kissed her in

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

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

“You two love each

with

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of

she knew Waylen all too well, including

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain

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

shoulder and complimented, “You

smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you,

about their relationship to

knew that Rena had never liked

knew he should blame no

he resolved to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources

the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

exchanged polite goodbyes

way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

they reached home, Alexis had already

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

to the

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

to him, pressing his body against

and asked, “What

feeling jealous of him. Don’t

to their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

knew that keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone,

by the unspoken

honest, he

bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be with

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

back to

of reluctance, she knew it was best