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 their

was furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

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.

inviting Zoey to stay at the

found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back

was the current state

and Waylen set out to pick

seat, Rena couldn’t

If it weren’t for her broken heart, she would

significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

“Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

to argue with this

lead to

silence, feeling

a red light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their

the matter concerning her uncle and

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

she made a conscious decision to let time heal

her simple “okay” meant

hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into her

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

and inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

the depth of Alexis’

casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these days?

burst into

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

help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

brought the car to a

at the French restaurant she had invested

to Waylen, she

other families, wives usually foot the

Rena didn’t give in.

I simply wanted to be a part of your

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

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

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

was so down-to-earth that he even joined the

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

taught her how to use knives and forks

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

was a life filled with love and care for

cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a burden but

delight

casting a

have to encounter him at

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

and naturally,

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to little

between Alexis and Rena caught his attention

the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

girlfriend also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl generously

Tyrone couldn’t help but compliment Alexis

with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling

the

wondering when she had agreed to

inviting Tyrone and

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the

admired, “You two love

with a

girlfriend and had no intention of forging a

all, she knew Waylen all too well, including what he

decided to maintain a

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

shoulder and complimented, “You have

smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

turned to face Waylen, accusing, “You secretly

Waylen remained silent.

added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena

their relationship to some

that Rena

own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

he resolved to make amends

on his cigarette, dropped it on

relationship without financial resources was

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but

way home, Rena

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak

Alexis had already

his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

to the little

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body

slightly and asked, “What do you want

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

table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t

secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he

the unspoken understanding

open and honest, he laid his

been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me

his hand on her back for a moment,

carried her back to

reluctance, she knew it was