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

the atmosphere within the Fowler

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

I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at

schedule and had to hasten back

the current state of

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

the passenger seat, Rena

had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would

added, “She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate for

can you call

to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

silence, feeling

gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

and their

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle

better, which led her to agree when he hinted his

she made a conscious

much her simple “okay” meant to

it. He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was content

But what truly mattered to him was that she

lifted little Alexis

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

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

words infused the car’s atmosphere with

couldn’t fathom the depth of

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

burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up most

but worry

discuss this with Waylen when they had the

later, Waylen brought

they were at the French restaurant she had invested

Waylen, she

foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a

Rena didn’t give in.

I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope those who seek you out will keep their

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

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of

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

with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

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

inside the restaurant,

employees and regular customers now knew that

so down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of

found his actions somewhat too

use knives and forks properly, Alexis

a profound affection for Alexis in

with Waylen, her aspiration now was

daughter needed to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena,

delight but his

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

to encounter him

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to

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

and naturally, Waylen

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see,

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

his attention and he couldn’t resist picking

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

approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her in

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully,

darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her

the sparkle in

taken aback, wondering when she

Tyrone

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

admired, “You two love

with a

had no intention of forging a friendship with

all, she knew Waylen all too well, including what he

she decided

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

complimented,

of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is

“You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

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

their

he knew that Rena had

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

he resolved to make

cigarette, dropped it

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

their way home, Rena

his urge to

they reached home, Alexis had already

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

went to the little girl’s bedroom

bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable

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

and asked, “What do

jealous of him. Don’t

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

of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in

was intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

honest, he

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

for a moment, Waylen

he carried her back to the master

show of reluctance, she knew it