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

was furious and deemed her

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin,

“It’s their lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time…

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the

Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch

was the current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

nature. If

has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

stepped on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for

you

not to argue

lead to

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

her and their

in the matter concerning her

child. She was willing to treat him better, which led

conscious decision

didn’t realize how much her simple “okay” meant

couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These

and inquired, “Would you like

and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants

the car’s atmosphere with

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

Alexis burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had

couldn’t help but worry about

she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had

hour later, Waylen brought the car to

out, Rena realized they were at the French

Waylen, she shot

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

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 who seek you

stated, “I never even

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of the

his arms around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

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

relished the fact that she could hold both her

inside the restaurant,

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

even joined the chat group of

found his actions somewhat too obvious,

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

felt a profound affection for Alexis in

her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

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

his meal with delight but his euphoria

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

to encounter him

who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

“Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his

the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

greet Alexis and

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

and I were even discussing having a little sibling

the sparkle

when she had

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape

admired, “You two love each other so

with a

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

too well, including what he would

she decided to maintain a

together, smoking peacefully for the

complimented, “You have a wonderful

and

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

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded

about their relationship to

knew that Rena had never liked

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

he resolved to make

dropped it on the

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

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

the little

on the bed, while Rena changed her into a

drew Rena closer to him,

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do

feeling jealous of him.

that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s girlfriend at

Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar sentiments

the unspoken understanding

he

years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

he carried her back to the

put up a show of reluctance, she knew