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

and deemed

the atmosphere within the Fowler

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

decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time…

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’

entangled in a busy schedule and had to hasten back to

the current state

and Waylen set out to pick

passenger seat,

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

added, “She has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears

Waylen glanced at her.

smiling. “Have we truly reconciled?

you call

to argue

wouldn’t lead

silence, feeling

hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary celebration, will

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had

towards her and their child

the matter concerning

and Waylen now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for

she made a conscious decision to let time heal

how much her simple “okay”

he couldn’t endure it. He hadn’t been with any

truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him,

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little

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

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

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

infused the car’s atmosphere with a

the depth of Alexis’

responded casually, “Isn’t it common for

Alexis burst

classmates had

worry about Alexis’ habit

knew she had to discuss this with Waylen when they had the

an hour later, Waylen brought the

they were at the

to Waylen, she shot him a

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

Rena didn’t give in.

your life. I want everyone to know

calmly stated, “I never even considered

lift Alexis out of

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me carry

the car with a disapproving expression, saying,

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished

customers now knew that Rena

even joined the chat group of

actions somewhat too obvious, she

taught her how to use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated her mother’s actions with

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care

to do just

his meal with delight but his

unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over

they have to encounter

by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite

“Mr. Fowler!

naturally,

Rena’s hand in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see,

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

Rena’s face to

Alexis and Rena caught his attention

Alexis took the initiative and sweetly greeted him, kissing him

to greet Alexis and the little girl

help but compliment

I were even discussing having

dimmed the sparkle

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join them for

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

girlfriend admired, “You two love

replied with

know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention

well, including what he would do

decided

together, smoking peacefully for the first time in

shoulder and complimented, “You

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to console

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business

Waylen remained silent.

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

cared about their relationship

he knew that Rena had

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

he resolved to make

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on

lesson to him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was

his back evoking a sense of familiarity in

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

their way home, Rena

presence, Waylen restrained his urge

they reached home, Alexis had already

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

to the little

little one on the bed, while Rena changed

closer to him, pressing his body against her back. “Let’s

slightly and asked, “What

help feeling jealous of him.

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

distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

intrigued by the unspoken

he laid his

again?

a

her back to the

show of reluctance, she knew it was best

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