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

was furious and deemed her son

within the Fowler family remained

Cecilia and the alimony for Edwin, deeming it

they harbor any lingering feelings for each other after all this time… We’re

Zoey felt somewhat disheartened.

Zoey to stay at

a busy schedule and had to hasten

current state

Rena and Waylen set

in the passenger seat, Rena couldn’t shake

If it weren’t for

undergone significant changes in the past two

Rena’s heart softened.

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

Waylen glanced at her.

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

can you

not to argue with this cheeky

wouldn’t lead

fell into a brief silence, feeling somewhat upset about

held her hand and whispered, “Dress up

Rena agreed.

Waylen had

towards her and their child had

remarkable restraint in the matter concerning

now resided together with their child. She was willing to treat him better, which led her to agree when he

conscious

much her simple

He hadn’t been with any woman in

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

grace and gentleness, Rena lifted little

his seat belt, he pondered and proposed, “These days, I’m swamped to

Rena caressed Alexis’ head and inquired, “Would you

and let out a cute yawn, saying, “Daddy wants to have a special dinner

car’s atmosphere

depth of Alexis’ intelligence,

mirror, she locked eyes with Waylen. He responded casually, “Isn’t it common for children to be intelligent these

burst into

to Rena everything her kindergarten classmates had shared,

help but worry about

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

an hour later, Waylen brought

were at the

she shot

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

Rena didn’t give in.

a part of your life. I want everyone to know that you’re Mrs. Fowler.

intentions, Rena calmly stated, “I never

to lift Alexis

her slender waist, insisting, “Let me

a disapproving expression, saying, “Daddy

that she could hold both her

the restaurant,

knew that Rena had a husband and

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

actions somewhat too obvious, she decided to

and taught her how to use knives

a profound affection

aspiration now was a life filled with love and care for little

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

meal with delight but his

when Tyrone unexpectedly appeared, casting a shadow over his good

to encounter

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

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

extended courteous greetings, and naturally, Waylen responded

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

Tyrone nodded affirmatively.

from Rena’s face

caught his attention and he

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

Alexis and the little

help but compliment Alexis tearfully, “She’s

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

words dimmed the

aback, wondering when

Tyrone and his

speechless by Waylen’s childlike behavior. She observed him calmly discussing stocks and the economic landscape with Tyrone and then making arrangements to step out for

admired, “You two love each other

with a

and had no intention of forging a friendship with

all too well, including what he would do

Tyrone’s sake, she decided to maintain a

restaurant, Waylen and Tyrone stood together, smoking peacefully for

shoulder and complimented, “You have a wonderful

exhaled a cloud of smoke and self-deprecatingly remarked, “Is that supposed to console

“You secretly backed my first business in Heron,

Waylen remained silent.

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

still cared about their

he knew that Rena had

his own doing. Waylen knew he should blame no one but himself for

resolved to make

drag on his cigarette, dropped it

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

restaurant first, his back evoking a sense of familiarity

dinner, everyone exchanged polite goodbyes but the gestures seemed

their way home,

Waylen restrained his

Alexis

in his arms, Waylen’s eyes and

the little girl’s bedroom

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

from behind, Waylen drew Rena closer to him,

turned her face slightly and asked,

can’t help feeling jealous

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

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

was intrigued by the unspoken

and honest, he laid his

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

her back for a moment, Waylen

carried her back

reluctance, she knew it was