A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

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

was furious and

the atmosphere within the

and the alimony for

lingering feelings for each other

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

exhibited her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the

himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten

the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it

has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call

chose not to argue with

lead

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen

and their child

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

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

for the past, she made a conscious decision to

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

with any woman in the

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

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

“Would you like a

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

car’s

of

it

Alexis burst

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

help but worry about Alexis’

this with Waylen when they had

Waylen brought the car to

Rena realized they were at

Waylen, she shot him a

door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

that, she prepared to lift Alexis

her slender waist, insisting, “Let

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have

relished the fact that she could hold both her father’s and

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

knew that Rena had a husband and

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided to let him

taught her how to use

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound

now was a life filled with love and care for little

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

meal with delight but

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

did they have to encounter him at

was

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to little

Rena caught his attention and

Alexis took the initiative and

Alexis and

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

were even discussing having a

dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

wondering when

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making

two love each

with a

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

well, including what he

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

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

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

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

accusing, “You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena

still cared about their relationship to some

knew that Rena had never

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

resolved to make

a drag on his cigarette, dropped it

him: pursuing a relationship without financial

evoking a sense of

polite goodbyes but

their way home,

restrained his urge to speak

Alexis had already

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

to the little

while Rena changed her into a comfortable

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want to

feeling jealous of him.

he observed that Rena didn’t try to

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

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

he laid his

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

a moment, Waylen couldn’t

back to the

a show of reluctance, she knew it

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