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

and deemed her

atmosphere within the Fowler

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

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 wish to see Edwin, we won’t

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

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

a busy schedule and had to hasten back

the current

the afternoon, Rena and Waylen set out

the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

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

significant

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

you call

not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead to anything

a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset

Waylen gently held her hand and whispered, “Dress

Rena agreed.

sense that Waylen had undergone significant

behavior towards her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

him better, which led her to agree when

a conscious decision to let time

her

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

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted

settled into the car, fastening his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to look

inquired, “Would you like a grand feast, my

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

infused the car’s atmosphere

depth of Alexis’ intelligence, leaving her

“Isn’t it common for children to

Alexis burst

she recounted to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates

couldn’t help but worry about Alexis’ habit of

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

Waylen brought the

out, Rena realized they were at the French

she shot him

teased, “You know, in other families, wives usually foot the bill… You won’t deprive me

Rena didn’t give in.

up to her and admitted, “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.

through his intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never even considered

that, she prepared to lift Alexis out

wrapped his arms around her slender waist,

car with a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy just

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

inside the restaurant,

and regular customers now knew that Rena had a

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

Rena found his actions somewhat too

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

her adorable face, Rena felt a profound affection for Alexis

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

to be cherished and looked after and Rena was determined to do just that. For Rena, Alexis

savored his meal with delight but his euphoria

dissipated when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his

did they have to

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

Tyrone paused and greeted, “Mr. Fowler! Rena, it’s been

courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

shifted from Rena’s face

Alexis and Rena caught his attention

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

Alexis and the little girl generously

couldn’t help but compliment

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

words dimmed the sparkle

taken aback, wondering when

particularly magnanimous today, inviting Tyrone and his girlfriend to join

him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step

two love each other

replied with

and had no intention of forging a friendship with

including what he would do once driven by

she decided to maintain a

the French restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for the first

complimented,

cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is

Waylen, accusing, “You secretly backed my first business in Heron, didn’t

Waylen remained silent.

with bitterness, “Because of you, Rena despised me

about their relationship to

knew that Rena had never

Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for everything that went

he resolved to make amends to

dropped

him: pursuing a relationship without financial resources was indeed

the restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity in

everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home,

his urge to speak his

Alexis had already fallen

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

the little girl’s

on the bed, while Rena changed her into a comfortable pajama

behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him, pressing

her face slightly and asked, “What

I can’t help feeling jealous of

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

was Rena’s way of secretly protecting

intrigued by the

and honest, he laid his feelings

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

hand on her back for a

carried her back to the

reluctance, she knew it was best