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

furious and deemed her son

the atmosphere within the

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it as what

to Zoey, 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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house

in a busy schedule

was the current state of

afternoon, Rena and Waylen set

seat, Rena couldn’t shake her

grinned. “Isn’t this outcome expected? Cecilia has always had a gentle nature. If it

has undergone significant

Rena’s heart softened.

“Cecilia possesses an unwavering determination. It appears that

Waylen glanced at her.

on the gas, driving for a while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We

you call it

argue with

lead

into a brief silence, feeling

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

could sense that Waylen had

towards her and their child had

the matter concerning her uncle and

which led her to agree when he hinted his desire for intimacy on

past, she made a conscious decision to let

how much her

any woman in the past three years, and

day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis

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

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

out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy

the car’s atmosphere with

couldn’t fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving

Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be

Alexis burst into

recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates

but worry

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

an hour later, Waylen brought the

they were at the French restaurant she

to Waylen, she shot him a

car 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.

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

stated, “I

to lift Alexis out of

her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

that Rena had a husband and a

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

Rena found his actions somewhat too

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis in

aside her relationship with Waylen, her aspiration now was a

and Rena was determined to do just that.

delight

casting a shadow

did they have to encounter him at

his girlfriend, who was rumored to

greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena,

courteous greetings, and naturally,

in his, Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone!

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face to little

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

Alexis took the initiative and

to greet Alexis and the little girl generously kissed her

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully,

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

dimmed the sparkle in

when she had agreed

was feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his

discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone

girlfriend admired, “You two love each other

replied with

girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

knew Waylen all too well, including what he would

Tyrone’s sake, she decided

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking

and complimented,

a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed

Waylen remained silent.

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

about their relationship

down, he knew that Rena had never liked Tyrone

Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for

resolved to

took a drag on his cigarette, dropped it

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

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

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

their way home,

his urge to speak

Alexis had already fallen

Alexis in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows

the little

bed, while Rena changed her into

her delicate waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against her back.

and asked, “What do you want

help feeling jealous of him. Don’t

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

secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn, he

intrigued by the unspoken understanding between

honest, he laid his

it up again? Besides, it’s impossible

back for a moment,

back to the

of reluctance, she knew it was best not