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

was furious and deemed

the atmosphere within the

offered by Mark for Cecilia and the alimony

lives, and their decision to make. Besides, I don’t believe they harbor any lingering feelings

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at the

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

was the current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out to

passenger seat, Rena

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

“She has undergone significant changes

Rena’s heart softened.

It appears that we, too, should not reconcile solely for the sake of our

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call it

not to argue with this

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress up for the anniversary

Rena agreed.

that Waylen had undergone

behavior towards her and their

he displayed remarkable restraint in the

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 intimacy on the night of the anniversary

made a conscious

how much her

He hadn’t been with any woman in the past three years, and he was

every day… But what truly mattered to him was that she willingly wanted to be with him, that she opened her heart and entrusted him

lifted little Alexis into

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

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

and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants

words infused the car’s atmosphere with a

fathom the depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children

Alexis burst

kindergarten classmates

but worry about Alexis’

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

brought the car

realized they were at the

she shot him a

in other families, wives usually foot the bill…

Rena didn’t give in.

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

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated,

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out of

slender waist,

expression, saying, “Daddy just wants to have

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

the restaurant, Waylen accomplished his

customers now knew that Rena had a husband and

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

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided

cut Alexis’ steak and taught her how to use knives and forks properly,

face, Rena felt a profound

now was a life filled with love and

and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis was

delight but his euphoria didn’t last

casting a shadow

have to encounter him at this

his girlfriend, who was rumored to be a socialite from a prominent family in

paused and greeted, “Mr.

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded without impulsive

Waylen stood up and smiled, “Long time no see, Tyrone! Did you bring your girlfriend for

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

gaze shifted from Rena’s face to

and Rena caught his

initiative and sweetly

Alexis and the

compliment

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

words dimmed the sparkle in

was taken aback, wondering when she had agreed to

feeling particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and

observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and

admired, “You two love each

with a

Tyrone’s girlfriend and had no intention of forging a friendship

all too well, including what

she decided to

and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

shoulder and complimented, “You

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked,

“You secretly backed my first

Waylen remained silent.

while, he mockingly added with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me back then!

about their relationship

he knew that Rena had

it was entirely his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one

to

a drag on his cigarette, dropped it on the ground,

relationship without financial resources

his back evoking a sense of familiarity

exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures

home, Rena remained

Alexis’ presence, Waylen restrained his urge to speak his

Alexis had already fallen

in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and brows softened with tenderness, and Rena followed

the

the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama and tenderly wiped her hands and

Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

slightly and asked,

I can’t help feeling jealous of

earlier, he observed that Rena

that keeping distance was Rena’s way of secretly protecting Tyrone, and in turn,

intrigued by the unspoken

honest, he

years. Why bring it up again? Besides, it’s impossible for me to be with

her back for a moment, Waylen couldn’t help

her back to

she knew it was best not to wake