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 their

was furious and deemed her son

the Fowler family

gracefully accepted the compensation offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

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 stand in your

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

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

the current state

Rena and Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for her broken heart, she

undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for

Waylen glanced at her.

before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

you

to argue with this cheeky

lead to

silence,

her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

and their child

restraint in the matter concerning her uncle and

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

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

her

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

mattered to him was that she willingly wanted

lifted little Alexis into

into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed,

and inquired, “Would you like

and let out a cute yawn, saying,

words infused the car’s

of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

it common for children to be intelligent

Alexis burst into

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

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit

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

hour later, Waylen brought the car

realized they were at the French restaurant she

Waylen, she shot

teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t

Rena didn’t give in.

your life.

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even

she prepared to lift

arms around her slender waist,

with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

now knew that Rena had

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

too

taught her how to use knives and forks properly,

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

now was a life filled with

be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do

savored his meal with delight

casting a shadow over his good

to encounter him

his girlfriend, who was

and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s

greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

and smiled, “Long time no see,

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his attention

her, Alexis took the initiative and

and

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully,

were even discussing having a little sibling for

words dimmed the

was taken aback, wondering when

Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the

admired, “You two

replied with

and had no intention of forging a friendship with

all, she knew Waylen all too well, including

sake, she decided to maintain

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have

smoke and

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

Waylen remained silent.

mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded you

their relationship to

Rena had

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

resolved to

his cigarette, dropped it

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

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home, Rena

Waylen restrained his urge to speak

they reached home, Alexis had already fallen

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with

went to the little girl’s

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

drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against

face slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous

their table earlier, he observed that Rena didn’t try to forge

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

intrigued by the unspoken

open and honest, he

been years. Why bring it up again?

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

carried her back to the

put up a show of reluctance, she knew it was best not

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