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

the Fowler

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

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

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

warmth and hospitality by inviting Zoey to stay at the Fowlers’ house for

he found himself entangled in a busy schedule and had to

current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to pick

in the passenger seat,

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

has undergone significant changes in the past

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

while before smiling. “Have we truly reconciled? We haven’t been intimate

you call it

argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to

a brief silence, feeling somewhat

her hand and whispered, “Dress up for

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and

restraint in the matter concerning

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

conscious decision to

much her

been with any woman in the past three years, and

But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted

gentleness, Rena lifted little Alexis into

settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look after Alexis. How about dining out

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

chubby Legs and let out a cute yawn, saying,

words infused the car’s atmosphere with

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her in

with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it

burst into

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

but worry about Alexis’

this with Waylen when they had the

hour later, Waylen brought the car to

they were at

Waylen, she shot

in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me of the chance to enjoy

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

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered accepting

prepared to lift Alexis

around her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

emerged from the car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have a

could hold both her father’s

inside the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

and regular customers now knew that Rena

down-to-earth that he even joined the chat group of the restaurant’s

his actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to

use knives and forks properly, Alexis imitated

adorable face, Rena felt a profound

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

determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was not a

delight but his

Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow

they have to encounter him at

alone; he was accompanied by his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family

them, Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler!

greetings, and naturally,

up and smiled, “Long time no

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s

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

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

to greet Alexis and the

couldn’t help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s incredibly

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

words dimmed the

aback, wondering when she had agreed

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his

stocks and the economic landscape

two love

replied with a faint

didn’t know Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no

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

she decided to

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully

patted Tyrone’s shoulder and complimented, “You have a

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that

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

Waylen remained silent.

added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back

cared about their

knew that Rena

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

to make amends

a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the

pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed a

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

the dinner, everyone exchanged polite

way home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge

Alexis had

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

to the little girl’s bedroom

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

waist from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing his body against

asked,

Tyrone. I can’t help feeling jealous of him.

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

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

by the

open and honest, he

it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be

back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help but

he carried her back to the master

she knew it was