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

was furious and deemed her son

atmosphere within the

for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming

feelings for each other after all this time… We’re still family. If you wish to see Edwin, we won’t stand

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

her warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay

schedule and had to hasten

the current

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it

added, “She has undergone significant changes in

Rena’s heart softened.

determination. It

Waylen glanced at her.

for a while before smiling. “Have

you

to argue with this

wouldn’t lead to

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

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

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

her and their

displayed remarkable restraint in the

was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree

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

much her simple “okay” meant

with any woman in the past three years, and he was

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

lifted little Alexis into

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

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would

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

car’s atmosphere with a subtle

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’

rearview mirror, she locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent

Alexis burst

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had

worry

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the car

realized they were at the French restaurant she had invested

Waylen, she shot him

foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of

Rena didn’t give in.

walked up to her and admitted, “Guilty 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

calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

that, she prepared to lift

his arms around her slender

disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

could hold both her father’s and

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

that Rena had a

that he even joined the chat group of the

too obvious, she decided to let him

and taught her how to use

a profound affection for

relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

and Rena was determined to do just that.

savored his meal with delight but

casting a shadow over his good

they have to encounter

by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family in

“Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

and smiled, “Long

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t resist picking her

could kiss her, Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him on her

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

but compliment Alexis tearfully,

a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling

words dimmed the sparkle

aback, wondering when she had

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

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

two

with a

had no intention

she knew Waylen all too well, including what he

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain a

stood together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You

and self-deprecatingly

“You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you,

cared about their relationship to some

he knew that Rena had never liked

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

resolved to make amends to

drag on his cigarette, dropped

pursuing a relationship

his back evoking a sense of familiarity in

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home, Rena

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Waylen’s eyes

the little girl’s

changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

her face slightly and asked, “What do you want

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of

that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with Tyrone’s

Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

he laid

bring it up again?

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

back

of reluctance, she

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