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

furious and deemed

within the

Mark for Cecilia and the

“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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

inviting Zoey to stay

in a busy schedule and had to

was the current

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If

undergone significant changes in the

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

chose not to argue

lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

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

Rena agreed.

that Waylen

towards her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

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

made a conscious decision to let time heal

realize how much her simple

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

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

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days,

“Would you like a grand feast,

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

car’s atmosphere with a

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

Alexis burst into

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared,

couldn’t help but worry about

to discuss this with Waylen when they had the time, fearing

an hour later, Waylen brought

realized they were at the French

she shot him

the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

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 hope those who seek you out will keep

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

she prepared to lift Alexis

wrapped his arms around her slender

with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a date

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

the restaurant, Waylen

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a

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

somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

how to use knives and forks

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

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

Rena was determined to do

his meal with delight but his euphoria

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

did they have to encounter him

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family in

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

greetings, and naturally, Waylen

and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to little

caught his

initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

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

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

I were even discussing having a

dimmed the sparkle in

when

inviting Tyrone and his

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone

girlfriend admired, “You two

replied with

had no intention of forging a friendship

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

sake, she decided

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

complimented,

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

to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no

he resolved to make amends to

dropped it on the

a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of his younger self from years

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

way home,

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had

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

the little

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

Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

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

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of

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

secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he also projected similar

the unspoken

honest, he laid

bring it up again? Besides,

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

carried her back

reluctance, she knew it was best not to wake