Waylen reclined the passenger seat, effectively trapping Rena beneath him, and tenderly kissed her.

He took great care to avoid putting any pressure on her lower abdomen, fearful of harming the baby.

Originally, he had intended to stop there after making out with her.

However, as her clothes came off in the car, he couldn’t help but notice how her pregnant body appeared even more delicate and attractive than usual. He succumbed to his desires, making love to her…

Throughout the entire process, he was exceedingly gentle, constantly checking in on how she felt.

Having holding himself back for far too long, they made love twice that night.

When their intimate encounter concluded, Rena appeared enchanting, tears glistening in her eyes.

Though Waylen couldn’t fully indulge in the experience, he felt a distinct sense of satisfaction. Sometimes, life could be quite intriguing…

Following that night, their sexual relationship resumed.

They engaged in lovemaking twice a week.

However, once Rena reached seven months into her pregnancy, Waylen refrained from touching her.

With Rena being pregnant, Waylen arranged for Eloise to come back from Czanch and keep Rena company.

One day, Rena visited the music studio.

As she prepared to depart, Waylen picked her up. Settling into the car, Rena said softly, “Everything has been arranged here. I’ll return to work after the baby is born. I never expected Zack to change so rapidly. He’s nearly capable of managing everything on his own.”

Under normal circumstances, Waylen would have undoubtedly responded with a sarcastic remark about Zack.

But on this day, Waylen remained silent.

Rena sensed his unusual demeanor and inquired with a smile, “What’s the matter with you?”

Waylen stopped the car at an intersection, where a red light awaited. After a moment’s hesitation, he finally confessed. “I still need to go to Braseovell for that case. Mr. Coleman called this morning, expressing his lack of trust in Milo to handle Elvira’s case. Rena… I have to go back there once more.”

Rena blinked, her eyes reflecting a mix of surprise and concern.

After a prolonged silence, she finally spoke up, her voice soft. “Is he worried about this case, or are you?”

Waylen remained silent.

Being aware of Rena’s pregnancy, he couldn’t afford to engage in a quarrel with her.

Exercising self-restraint, Rena said gently, “Waylen, you promised me that you wouldn’t go back to Braseovell again. Moreover, the baby is already seven months along. It may be fine if you’re at home, but if an urgent matter arises, it will take at least 24 hours for you to return from Braseovell. Did you… Did you not consider that before agreeing to go to Braseovell?”

Waylen recognized her discontent.

He was willing to assuage her worries. “The baby

is in stable condition. I’ll only be away for three days. I’ll return as soon as the trial concludes, and I won’t take on any new cases for the time being. I’ll remain by your side until you give birth, alright?”

Rena knew that he had firmly made up his mind.

Feeling upset, she asked softly, “When will you depart?”

“Tomorrow morning”

Rena visibly appeared taken aback.

Subsequently, she turned her head, silently gazing out of the window. No further words escaped her lips…

In the evening, as Waylen began to pack his belongings, he attempted to console her.”

However, Rena remained discontented.

As they lay down to sleep, she positioned herself with her back turned towards him. Throughout the night, her sleep was restless and troubled.

At dawn, Waylen rose quietly, pressing a gentle kiss upon Rena’s lips, his voice hoarse as he whispered, “I’m leaving.”

Rena awakened from her slumber.

Recollections of blood from her dream lingered, causing her to feel apprehensive.

Clasping her arms around Waylen’s waist, Rena experienced discomfort in her belly. Her voice trembled as she pleaded, “Waylen, please don’t go. I’m not feeling well.”

Waylen tenderly caressed her belly.

Believing that her unease stemmed from unhappiness, he didn’t take her concerns to heart. He attempted to console her, saying, “It’s probably because of the weather. It’s getting warm lately. Let Eloise accompany you. Honey, I’ll only be away for three days.”

Embracing him tightly, Rena whispered, her voice filled with apprehension, “Waylen, I have this constant feeling that something is going to happen. I truly don’t feel well… The baby is kicking vigorously in my belly.”

Waylen responded with a smile.

Bending down, he placed a tender kiss upon her protruding belly. “Is our little one being disobedient?”

Rena lovingly ran her fingers through his hair and expressed, “The baby has never been like this before… I… Waylen, please, don’t go. I’m afraid something terrible might occur.”

Waylen straightened himself and kissed her passionately on the lips. “If I don’t go now, I won’t be able to catch the flight. Trust me.”

Rena refused to release her hold on him.

Gently, he peeled away her fingers one by one, wearing a soft smile. “You’re behaving like a child now, I promise I’ll be back in three days.”

With his luggage in hand, he departed.

Rena remained seated, feeling an icy chill despite the sweltering summer heat.

She longed to return to sleep, yet the discomfort and restlessness plagued her…

Rising to her feet, Rena grabbed her phone to check the time and then descended the stairs. with her phone in hand. She called out to Eloise, uttering, “Mom! Where are you?”

Eloise and the maid had just returned from their grocery shopping, engaged in lighthearted conversation and laughter outside the door…

Upon hearing Rena’s voice, Eloise intended to respond.

Then, a deafening explosion resounded in the vicinity. It was followed by a chaotic whirlwind of flying debris, shattered glass, and countless shards of reinforced cement scattering across the sky…

At ten o’clock in the morning, a gas pipeline in the main road of an upscale villa in Duefron violently exploded.

Trees were torn asunder, their trunks severed.

force of

was descending

that harrowing moment, it felt as if her waist

Alexis…

deafening blast reverberated through Rena’s ears, leaving

she was overcome by intense pain, causing

to sense the danger, its movements growing

was going to

her to desperate, incomprehensible pleas. “N-Nova! Mon! Anyone?” she managed to

“Rena!”

Eloise and Nova were injured, their bodies covered in

suffered a deep 20-centimeter long wound on her leg

was immobilized, her only view of Rena, helpless and hoarse, desperately

a

everyone in the area, rendering all

on deaf ears,

abyss of hopelessness, Rena knew that time was running out. She needed immediate medical

excruciating pain

pain and began to grope for

to call Waylen. His flight hadn’t taken

that her phone was five-step away from

between life and death. Every movement caused Rena immense agony, as if her body was being torn apart. Unable to stand, she collapsed on

was a monumental struggle as Rena descended the stairs,

intensified, threatening

dripped with a mix of sweat and dust, her once recognizable face obscured by the grime. Nevertheless, Rena pushed herself forward, her

remained, but her

barely grazing the phone, she gasped for breath, shifting her body to ensure her unborn

she clung to the last flicker of hope and dialed

put Waylen’s number on speed

voice greeted her, “Sorry, the subscriber you dialed cannot be connected

world around her seemed to fade into silence, the voice from

the subscriber

no time to mourn the

to survive, she needed her child to live, and she needed her mother and

number she

of the unfolding events in Duefron, was caught off guard by Rena’s

“Uncle Mark, help me!”

Mark’s panic

down. Tell me what

wavered, on the verge of fainting. With her last ounce of energy, she

her hand, her

streamed down Mark’s face as he listened to Rena’s

quickly looked into it and whispered the news of a gas explosion

immediately! We’re heading to Duefron. Mobilize helicopters to reach the site as soon as

had already lost

no way he would

situation as he left the meeting room. His composure shattered,

arrival in Duefron, his subordinates, along with Korbyn’s people, had already gathered and swiftly transported

room, doctors and nurses

is at seven months, a premature birth,” the doctor informed them

is necessary as an emergency C- section

must warn you, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, that the fetus’ condition is critical, with a low chance of survival. Furthermore, the mother’s life… is

on the baby who had a low chance to survive to begin with, Rena would suffer

would suffer greatly if she proceeded with the birth, considering the

with an agonizing choice, decided

Rena to

right to ask

said their choice in a

his facial muscles upon hearing the news regarding Rena and her baby. Without hesitation, he

the wall, his guilt

no prior knowledge of Waylen’s location,

filled his heart as he realized the weight of his

further inquiries were futile, did

way to the delivery room,

needed to be by Rena’s side-she needed her family now more

in immense pain,

were soaked and clinging to her

been pulled

the comfort of familial bond like him. Overwhelmed, Rena burst into tears, her trembling voice calling

emotions, Mark whispered soothing words to her, offering a semblance of solace before telling her what

for seven months. She had already chosen a name for her child- Alexis. The baby had a name, and it would survive.

want to keep

voice filled with

intimately acquainted with Rena’s temperament,

emotion. “I’ll

caressed her

straightened up and exited the

birth to the baby,

didn’t request anyone to accompany

person she longed for

intensified her pain, pushing her to

“Waylen… Waylen…”

waves of agony to wash over

shared in her ear, the tender moments spent playing the piano

Waylen… Waylen…

the torment, Rena experienced a surge of

arrival of little Alexis, a fragile miracle born too

in the aftermath of childbirth, Rena remained still,

the memories she had shared with Waylen, treasuring

The baby is kicking vigorously in my belly.” Rena had

one being disobedient?” Waylen

been like this before… I… Waylen, please, don’t go. I’m afraid something terrible might occur.” She

I don’t go now, I won’t be able to catch the flight. Trust

a tender smile. “You’re behaving like a child now. I promise I’ll be

gently, the memories of her last

the arrival of a

less than four pounds, required immediate placement in an

catch a fleeting glimpse of Alexis before focusing

had been moved to an exclusive ward, where she lay weakly, appearing

approached Rena’s bedside, gently tucking her hands

the edge of the bed, his gaze fixed on Rena, apprehensive that she might wake up without anyone

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