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

was furious and

the atmosphere within the Fowler family

the alimony for

any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to

busy schedule and had to

was the current state of

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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

undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too,

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we

you call it

to argue with this

lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

Waylen

towards her and

the matter concerning her

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

conscious decision to let

much her simple “okay” meant to

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

truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with

lifted little Alexis into her

fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed,

Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have

infused the car’s atmosphere

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

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

burst into

her kindergarten classmates had

worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

an hour later, Waylen brought

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot him a

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me

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

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

to lift

slender waist, insisting, “Let me

emerged from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a date

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

regular customers now knew that Rena had a

joined the chat

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let him

to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s

face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

her aspiration now was a life filled with

to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not

savored his meal with delight

appeared, casting a shadow over his

did they have to

girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

naturally, Waylen responded without

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face

his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

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

words dimmed the

when she had agreed

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend

childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and

admired, “You two love each other so

with

no intention of

Waylen all too well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to

together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to

accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their

Rena had never liked

own doing. Waylen knew he

he resolved to make

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

him: pursuing a relationship without

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

way home, Rena

Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and

the little girl’s bedroom

bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s talk,

face slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

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

observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship

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

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

and honest, he

up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be

hand on her back for a moment, Waylen

he carried her back to the master

she