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

and deemed her son

within the

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

to Zoey, Korbyn expressed, “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

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

current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to

seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

has undergone significant

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 reconciled?

you call it

to argue with this

lead to

brief silence, feeling

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

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had

her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the

better, which led her to agree

past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal

much her simple “okay”

couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was content

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she

lifted little Alexis

pondered and proposed, “These days,

inquired, “Would you like

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

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days? Don’t worry too

Alexis burst into

kindergarten classmates had shared,

but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

hour later, Waylen brought the car

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had

Waylen, she shot him a

families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to

Rena didn’t give in.

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 those who seek you out will keep their

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

to lift Alexis

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

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

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a

so down-to-earth that he even joined the

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

taught her how to use knives and forks

felt a profound affection for Alexis in

now was a life filled with love and

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

delight but his euphoria didn’t

casting

to encounter

wasn’t alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

greeted, “Mr.

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

a darling! Rena and I were

the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when she had

inviting Tyrone

him calmly discussing stocks and

admired, “You two love

replied with a

no intention

too well, including what he would do once driven by

sake, she decided to

and Tyrone stood together, smoking

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

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

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you as

about their

Rena had never liked

Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make amends

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

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self

dinner, everyone exchanged polite

way home, Rena remained

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena

went to the little

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

Rena closer to

her face slightly and asked, “What do

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you notice

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

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

the unspoken

and honest, he laid his feelings

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

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

back

reluctance, she knew it was best not