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.”

and Cecilia

and

atmosphere within the Fowler family remained

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at

Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and

was the current

Waylen set out

the passenger seat,

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

argue with this

lead to anything

into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone significant

her and their

restraint in the matter

willing to treat him better, which led

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

her

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

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

Rena lifted

proposed, “These days,

head and inquired, “Would you like a grand

out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn,

car’s atmosphere

of Alexis’ intelligence,

with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children

Alexis burst into

her kindergarten classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming up most

worry about Alexis’

Waylen when they had the time,

hour later, Waylen brought the car to a

at the French restaurant she

she shot him a

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

Rena didn’t give in.

planned this! I simply wanted to be a part of your life.

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

that, she prepared to lift

slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

that she could hold both her father’s

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

employees and regular customers now knew that

down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

too obvious, she decided to let him

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

felt a profound affection for Alexis in

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

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

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a

have to encounter

by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be

paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing

also approached to greet Alexis and

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

and I were even discussing having a little

words dimmed the sparkle

aback, wondering when she had

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone

Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape

two love each other

replied with

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no

including what he would do once driven by

sake, she decided to

stood together, smoking peacefully

shoulder and complimented, “You have a

smoke and self-deprecatingly

secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of

their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had

Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself

resolved to make

dropped it

a lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial

the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

way home, Rena remained

restrained his

home, Alexis had already fallen

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with

the little girl’s bedroom

Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to

her face slightly and asked,

feeling jealous of him. Don’t you

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

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

the unspoken

honest, he laid

“It’s been years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s

his hand on her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t

her back

she knew it was best not

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