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

and deemed her

the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

entangled in a busy schedule

was the current state

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to

seat, Rena

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

significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call

argue

lead to anything

fell into a brief silence,

held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

towards her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

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

made a conscious decision to let time heal the

how much her simple “okay” meant

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

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

Rena lifted little

seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

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

the car’s

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

it common for children to be intelligent

burst into

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

worry

this with Waylen when they had the time,

later, Waylen brought the car

they were at the French

Waylen, she shot

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

Rena didn’t give in.

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 those who seek you out will keep their

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

she prepared to lift Alexis out

around her slender waist,

the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

customers now knew that Rena had a

joined the chat group of

found his actions somewhat too

steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly,

a profound

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was

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

with delight but his euphoria

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

to encounter him at

was

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

naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

before he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

help but compliment Alexis

Rena and I were even discussing

words dimmed the sparkle in

was taken aback, wondering when she had

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

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then

girlfriend admired, “You two love

with a

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no

she knew Waylen all too well, including what he

decided to

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

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

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

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back

still cared about their relationship to

that Rena

knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that

to make amends to

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

a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his

polite goodbyes but the

way home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

they reached home, Alexis had

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

went to the little girl’s

while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands

her delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

and asked, “What do you want

help feeling jealous of him.

their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to

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

the

he

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

for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but be

carried her back to the master

reluctance, she knew it was best not to