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.”

Cecilia voiced their

and

the Fowler

Mark for Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what a responsible

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

to stay at the Fowlers’ house for a few

for Mark, he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

current

and Waylen set out

seat,

this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it weren’t for

added, “She has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

head and teased Waylen, “Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

not to argue with

lead to anything

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

gently held her hand and whispered,

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had undergone

and their child

he displayed remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

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

past, she made a conscious

her simple “okay” meant to

any woman in the past three years,

what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and

lifted little Alexis into her

seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis.

caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you like

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

infused the car’s atmosphere

the depth of

casually, “Isn’t it

burst into

classmates had shared, with Leonel’s name coming

help but worry about Alexis’ habit

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the car to a

they were at the French restaurant she had invested

she shot

wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance

Rena didn’t give in.

“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,

prepared to lift

around her slender waist, insisting,

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

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

restaurant, Waylen accomplished

now knew that Rena had a husband and a

so down-to-earth that he even joined

too

taught her how to use

at her adorable face, Rena felt a

aspiration now was a

after and Rena was determined to do just

meal with delight

appeared, casting a shadow over

to encounter him

was rumored

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr.

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s

Alexis and Rena caught his attention and he couldn’t

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

also approached to greet Alexis and the little girl

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

with a smile, “Indeed, she’s a darling! Rena and I were even discussing having a little sibling for her to

words dimmed the

aback, wondering when she had agreed to

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

calmly discussing stocks and the

“You two

replied with

had no intention of

Waylen all too well, including what he would do once

sake, she decided to maintain a

Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the

complimented, “You have a wonderful

up, Tyrone exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed

secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

smoked quietly and, after a while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then! She truly regarded

their relationship to

down, he knew that Rena had never

time Tyrone accompanied Rena, it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew

he resolved to

on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground, and

pursuing a relationship without financial

went back inside the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in Waylen, reminiscent of

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes

home,

presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

home, Alexis

his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

the little

while Rena changed her into a comfortable

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

slightly and asked, “What do you want to talk

feeling jealous of him.

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

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

by the

he

again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

carried her back to

of reluctance, she knew it was best