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.”

and Cecilia

furious and deemed her

within the Fowler family remained

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

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few

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

was the current state

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have

significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

can you call

argue with

lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone significant

and

restraint in the

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

she made a conscious decision to

much her simple “okay”

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past

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

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

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

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner

infused the car’s atmosphere

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’

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

Alexis burst

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

worry about Alexis’ habit

this with Waylen when they had the time,

later, Waylen brought the

realized they were at

to Waylen, she shot him

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

Rena didn’t give in.

“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

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

to lift

her slender waist,

expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

he even joined the

too obvious, she decided

steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her

at her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

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

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

his meal with delight

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

to encounter him at this

was rumored to

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

naturally, Waylen responded without

smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

before he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly

and the little girl generously kissed her in

compliment Alexis tearfully,

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

words dimmed the sparkle in Tyrone’s

was taken aback, wondering when she had

inviting Tyrone

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

“You two love each other

replied with a faint

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

well, including what he would do once driven

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

cloud of smoke and

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly

cared about their

Rena had never liked

every time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame

to make

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

to him: pursuing a relationship

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

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home,

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

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

went to the little

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

to him, pressing his body

slightly and asked, “What do you

can’t help feeling jealous of him.

returned to their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in

by the unspoken understanding between

honest, he laid his

up again? Besides, it’s

a

he carried her back to

she knew it was best not to wake up