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

furious and deemed her

the

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible

decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few more

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had

the current state of

Rena and Waylen set out to pick up

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would have embraced

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

to argue with this

wouldn’t lead to

silence, feeling somewhat upset about the

hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

her and

in the matter concerning her uncle

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

a conscious decision to let time

realize how much her

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

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and

and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

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

and inquired, “Would you like a

cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’

responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children

Alexis burst

her kindergarten classmates

help but worry about Alexis’

with Waylen when they

later, Waylen brought

Rena realized they were at the

she shot him

foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy a free meal, will you,

Rena didn’t give in.

a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler. I hope

stated, “I never even considered accepting

to lift Alexis out of

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let

expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

she could hold both her father’s and mother’s hands

restaurant, Waylen

customers now knew that Rena had a

down-to-earth that he even joined the

found his actions somewhat too obvious, she

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

felt a profound

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled

looked after and Rena was determined to do just that.

delight but

casting a shadow over

to encounter

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

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without

his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he

Alexis took the initiative

to greet Alexis and

but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to keep

words dimmed the sparkle

when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to

admired, “You two

with a

had no intention of forging a friendship with

knew Waylen all too well, including what he

decided to maintain

stood together, smoking peacefully for

and complimented, “You

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly

face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their relationship to some

knew that Rena had never liked

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself

to make amends

dropped it on the ground,

a relationship without financial resources was indeed

first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in

everyone exchanged polite

home, Rena

his urge to speak his

Alexis had

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

the little girl’s bedroom

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

drew Rena closer to him, pressing

slightly and asked, “What do you want to

I can’t help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship

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

the unspoken understanding

and honest, he laid his

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

her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

her back

Rena put up a show of reluctance, she knew

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