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

and

the atmosphere within the

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

to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

busy schedule and had to hasten back

current state of

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick

the passenger seat,

nature. If it weren’t for her

“She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat

gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their child

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the night of

made a conscious decision to let time heal the

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay”

hadn’t been with any woman in the

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

lifted little Alexis

he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m

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

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants

the car’s atmosphere with

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

Alexis burst into

classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

help but worry

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the

at the French restaurant she had

Waylen, she

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

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

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated,

lift

arms around her slender waist,

saying, “Daddy just wants

both her

restaurant,

that Rena had

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

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

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

a profound affection for Alexis in

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but

savored his meal with delight but his

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

they have to encounter him at this

who was

“Mr. Fowler!

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention

initiative and sweetly greeted

also approached to greet Alexis and

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for

dimmed the sparkle in

when she had

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

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for a

“You two love each other

with a faint

had no intention of forging a friendship

well, including what he would do once

sake, she decided

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

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

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

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

Waylen remained silent.

quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then!

cared about their relationship

knew that Rena had never liked

own doing. Waylen knew he should

resolved to make amends

his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

a relationship without

back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen,

everyone exchanged polite

their way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his

they reached home, Alexis had

little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

went to the little

placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into

to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s talk,

and asked, “What do you want to talk

feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

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

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

open and honest, he laid

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

a moment, Waylen couldn’t

her back to

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake