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 their

furious and

the atmosphere within the Fowler

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible

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… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we won’t stand in your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to

in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

the current

Rena and Waylen set out to pick

seat, Rena couldn’t

nature. If it weren’t for her broken

“She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling.

you call

to argue with

lead to

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had

and their

the matter concerning her

with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree

past, she made a conscious

her simple “okay” meant to

with any woman

got to see 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

pondered and proposed,

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

a cute yawn, saying,

infused the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of

locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common

burst into

kindergarten classmates had shared, with

worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the car to

at

she shot him

“You know, in other families, 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

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

that, she prepared to lift Alexis

wrapped his arms around her slender

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

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

that Rena had

so down-to-earth that he even joined the

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

taught her how to use knives and forks properly,

Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

now was a life filled with love

Rena was determined to do just

with delight but

casting a shadow

to encounter him

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family in

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

naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

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

Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

compliment Alexis

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

the

aback, wondering when she

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other so

replied with a faint

no intention

including what he would

she decided to maintain

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

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

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

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their

he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong between

to make amends to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it

imparted a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of

polite goodbyes but

home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

the little girl’s bedroom

carefully placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her

to him, pressing

face slightly and asked, “What do you want

can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

that keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

intrigued by the

and honest, he

bring it up again? Besides, it’s

his hand on her back for a

her back to the master

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it

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