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 their

and deemed

within the Fowler

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for

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 at the Fowlers’ house for a

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and

current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t

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

has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t

can you

chose not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

and

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone significant

towards her and their

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy

the past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal

how much her simple “okay” meant to

been with any woman in the past three years, and he

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis.

and inquired, “Would you like a

chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to

car’s atmosphere with

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

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

burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s

help but worry about

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

Waylen brought the car

at

Waylen, she shot him a

Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive

Rena didn’t give in.

to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs.

his intentions, Rena calmly stated,

to lift Alexis

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

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

could hold both

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

customers now knew that

he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

Rena found his actions somewhat too

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

adorable face, Rena felt a

was a life filled with love

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

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria

casting a shadow over his good

to encounter

who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s

caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him,

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment

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

dimmed the sparkle

wondering when she

magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step

“You two love each

with a

no intention of

well, including what he would do

decided to maintain

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

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly

accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you,

their relationship to

knew that Rena had never

knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

resolved to

dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

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

sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

home, Rena remained

restrained his urge

they reached home, Alexis

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

to the little girl’s bedroom

on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against

her face slightly and asked, “What

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

Rena didn’t try to

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

was intrigued by the unspoken

he

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

her back for a

carried her back to the

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