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

the Fowler

compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin,

any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a

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

the current state of

Waylen set

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

has always had a gentle nature. If

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you call

to argue with

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their child

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

to treat him better, which led her to

past, she made a conscious decision to

realize how much her simple “okay” meant to

hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted

pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining out

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

chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn,

car’s

depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

burst

classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming

couldn’t help but worry

with Waylen when they had the time,

brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

Waylen, she shot

usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal, will

Rena didn’t give in.

as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life.

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting another

to lift Alexis out of

slender

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished

that Rena had a husband and

even joined the

Rena found his actions somewhat too

how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care

to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just

with delight but

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

did they have to encounter him

who was rumored to be a socialite from

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

her, Alexis took the initiative

also approached to greet Alexis and the

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even

dimmed the sparkle in

wondering when

inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

him calmly discussing stocks and

“You two love each

replied with

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

knew Waylen all too well, including what he would do once

she decided to

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

and complimented, “You have a wonderful

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

accusing, “You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then!

their relationship

he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything

resolved to make amends to

cigarette, dropped it

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

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from years

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to

reached home, Alexis

holding little Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

went to the little girl’s bedroom

bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body

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

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you notice

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

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

the unspoken understanding between

honest, he laid

Why bring it up again? Besides,

for a moment,

back to the

show of reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake