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

furious and deemed her son

within the Fowler

accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

Korbyn expressed, “It’s their 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay

a busy schedule and had to hasten back to Czanch in the

the current state

and Waylen set out to pick

passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

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 him two

undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely

Waylen glanced at her.

gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been

you call it

to argue with this

wouldn’t lead to anything

fell into a brief silence, feeling

light, Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

her and

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted

a conscious

how much her simple “okay”

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

that she willingly wanted to be with

Rena lifted little Alexis into her

proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How

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

stretched out her chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner with

the car’s atmosphere with a subtle

the depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

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

burst into

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

worry about Alexis’ habit of

when they had the time, fearing he might

hour later, Waylen brought the car

Rena realized they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

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 keep their

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

prepared to lift Alexis out

wrapped his arms around her slender waist,

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

could hold both her father’s and

restaurant, Waylen

regular customers now knew that Rena had a husband and a

he even joined the chat group

Rena found his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to let

to use knives and forks

felt a

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

and looked after and Rena was determined to do

with delight but his

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting

they have to

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

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

naturally, Waylen responded

stood up and smiled, “Long time

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to

resemblance between Alexis and Rena caught his

took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

and the little girl

but compliment Alexis

and I were even discussing having a

words dimmed the sparkle

when she had agreed to

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to

stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other so

with

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of

she knew Waylen all too well, including what he would do once driven

decided to maintain

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

shoulder and complimented, “You

and

“You secretly backed my

Waylen remained silent.

“Because of

about their relationship to

Rena had

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

he resolved to make amends to

his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and extinguished

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

back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

polite goodbyes

way home, Rena

restrained his urge to

reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Waylen’s eyes and brows softened

the little

one on the bed, while Rena changed

delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to

and asked, “What do

feeling jealous of him.

observed that Rena didn’t try to forge friendship with

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

intrigued by the unspoken

honest, he laid

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

her back for a

her back to

of reluctance, she knew it was best