A Second Chance With My Billionaire Love

Chapter 781-790

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

was furious and

the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

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

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 your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the

a busy schedule and had to hasten

the current

Waylen set out to pick up

passenger seat, Rena

gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced him two

“She has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have

you call

argue with this cheeky

lead

brief silence, feeling somewhat

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had undergone

and their child

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

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

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

her simple “okay” meant

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

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

Rena lifted little Alexis into her

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

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

let out a cute yawn,

the car’s atmosphere with

depth of Alexis’

it common for children to be intelligent these

Alexis burst into

kindergarten classmates had

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

brought the

were at

Waylen, she shot him

against the car door, Waylen playfully teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the

Rena didn’t give in.

a part of your life.

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

to lift Alexis out of the

slender waist, insisting,

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have

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

inside the restaurant,

that Rena had a husband

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

actions somewhat too

she cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly,

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

her aspiration now was a life filled with

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

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria didn’t last

casting a shadow over his

to

accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

naturally,

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend for

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s

caught his

the initiative and sweetly greeted

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and the little

compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

a darling! Rena and I were

words dimmed the

aback, wondering when

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the

“You two love each other

replied with a faint

had no intention of forging a friendship

all too well, including what he would do once

sake, she decided to maintain a

French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together,

and complimented, “You have a

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly

accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you,

still cared about their relationship to

down, he knew that Rena had never liked

knew he

resolved to

drag on his cigarette, dropped

to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a burden for

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the

way home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his

Alexis had already fallen

eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and

to the little

one on the bed, while Rena changed

behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

asked, “What

feeling jealous

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

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

intrigued by the unspoken

he laid

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

her back for a moment,

he carried her back

a show of reluctance, she

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