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

furious and deemed her son

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

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

lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

the current state

Waylen set out to pick up

passenger seat,

If it

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have

you

to argue with

lead

brief silence, feeling

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

behavior towards her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

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

made a conscious decision to let time heal

how much her simple

it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three

him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she

lifted

his seat belt, he 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

let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up

help but worry

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

later, Waylen brought the

they were at the French restaurant

to Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I

Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

to lift Alexis out

wrapped his arms around her slender waist, insisting,

with a disapproving expression, saying,

fact that she could hold both

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

customers now knew that Rena

even joined the chat group of

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

cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use

face, Rena felt a profound affection for

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life

cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

savored his meal with delight but his

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

to encounter

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

naturally, Waylen responded

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to little

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist

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

approached to greet Alexis and the

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully,

concurred with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep her

words dimmed the sparkle

aback, wondering when

Tyrone and his

by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other

with a

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

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

decided to maintain

Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

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

accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me

cared about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never

doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went wrong between

he resolved to make amends

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite

home, Rena remained

Waylen restrained his urge

home, Alexis had already fallen

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

the little girl’s bedroom

placed the little one on the bed, while Rena changed her into a

closer to him, pressing

and asked, “What do you want to

jealous of him. Don’t you

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

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

was intrigued by the unspoken

open and honest, he laid his

it up again?

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

back to the master

reluctance, she