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 voiced

and deemed her

within the Fowler

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

to Zoey, Korbyn 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

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

current state of

Waylen set out

seat, Rena

always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

added, “She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

playfully turned her head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we

you call

not to argue with

lead to

silence, feeling somewhat upset about

light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their child had

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on the

past, she made a conscious decision to let time heal the wounds

didn’t realize how much her simple

it. He hadn’t been with any woman

see Rena every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

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

words infused the car’s atmosphere

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

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

Alexis burst

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

worry about Alexis’

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

later, Waylen brought the car to

out, Rena realized they were at the French restaurant

she

families, wives usually foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

her and admitted, “Guilty as charged! I planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life. I want

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

lift Alexis out of the

his arms around her slender

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants

the fact that she could hold both

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

that Rena had a

joined the chat group

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

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

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

now was a life

was determined to do just that. For Rena,

delight but his euphoria didn’t

appeared, casting

did they have to encounter him

was rumored

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

courteous greetings, and naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face to little

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

before he could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her own

also approached to greet Alexis and

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

and I were even discussing having a little sibling

the sparkle in

wondering when she had agreed

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

discussing stocks and

admired, “You two

replied with

no intention of forging

well, including what he would

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

together,

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised

cared about their relationship

Rena had never

Waylen knew he

he resolved to make amends to

his cigarette, dropped it on

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

way home,

restrained his

they reached home, Alexis had already

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

went to the

little one on the 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

turned her face slightly and asked, “What do

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

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

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

the unspoken

he laid his feelings

it up again?

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

her back to the master

show of reluctance, she knew it was best not