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.

was upturned by the force

was

shockwave surged forth, violently propelling her body against the wall. In that harrowing moment, it felt as if her waist was on the verge of shattering. Yet, with instinctual reflex, she instinctively shielded

Alexis…

reverberated through Rena’s ears, leaving her disoriented

regaining her senses, she was overcome by intense pain, causing her body to

growing more frantic. Rena felt a dreadful sensation as if

was going to

the pain rendered her weak, reducing her to desperate, incomprehensible pleas. “N-Nova!

“Rena!”

Nova were injured, their

unconsciousness, and Eloise suffered a deep 20-centimeter long

under a heavy board, Eloise was immobilized, her only view of Rena, helpless and hoarse, desperately crying for

their surroundings were a symphony

trapped everyone in the area, rendering all

fell on deaf ears, amplifying her sense

out. She needed immediate medical

she searched for her phone, enduring excruciating pain as she reached out in the

the severe pain and began

Waylen. His flight hadn’t taken off

found that her phone was five-step away

her body was being torn apart. Unable to stand, she collapsed on the ground, propping herself up with her palms, and began to crawl toward her

as Rena descended the stairs, the rough edges scraping against her

pain intensified, threatening

of sweat and dust, her once recognizable face obscured by the grime. Nevertheless, Rena pushed herself

but her strength had

barely grazing the phone, she gasped for breath, shifting

to the last

put Waylen’s number on

“Sorry, the subscriber you dialed cannot be connected at the

into silence, the voice

subscriber

disconnected the call, with no time to mourn the

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

next number she dialed belonged

Mark, unaware of the unfolding events in Duefron, was caught

“Uncle Mark, help me!”

stunned, Mark’s panic seeped into

calm down. Tell me what

fainting. With her last ounce

slipped from her hand, her body consumed by fatigue

as he listened

display of vulnerability shocked his employees. His secretary quickly looked into it and whispered the news of a gas explosion in Duefron’s high-

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

already lost his

was no way he would lose someone from his

gravity of the situation as he left the meeting room. His composure shattered, a testament to the depth

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

and nurses busied themselves under

seven months, a premature birth,” the doctor

natural labor is necessary as an emergency C- section

critical, with

the time came, if they gave up on the baby who had a low chance to survive to begin with, Rena would

with the birth, considering

as Mark arrived, Korbyn, faced with an agonizing

torn, they couldn’t bear to ask Rena to sacrifice herself for the baby. Rena was more

the right to ask Rena to sacrifice her life

choice

upon hearing the news regarding Rena and her baby. Without hesitation, he sought out Waylen’s whereabouts. “Where is Waylen? His

pounded the wall, his guilt gnawing at

Waylen’s location, having

realized the

were

his way to the delivery room, ignoring

by Rena’s side-she needed her

conscious but in immense pain, lay on the

clothes were soaked and clinging

been pulled from

himself to press his face against hers-no one else could provide the comfort of familial bond like him. Overwhelmed, Rena

a semblance of solace before telling her what

fingers resting on her belly where her baby had resided for seven months. She had already chosen a

want to

voice filled with

intimately acquainted with Rena’s temperament, understood

calm exterior he projected, his voice trembled with emotion. “I’ll be right outside, Rena. Bring

her head

straightened up and exited the delivery

Rena would give birth to the baby, safe and

to accompany

person she longed

Rena progressed, her body dilated to eight centimeters a threshold that intensified her pain, pushing her to the brink of delirium. In her anguish, Rena

“Waylen… Waylen…”

causing fresh waves of agony to wash over

her ear, the tender moments spent playing the piano together on a snowy

Waylen… Waylen…

of pain and

cry filled the room, announcing the arrival of little Alexis, a

Rena remained

had shared with Waylen, treasuring them

don’t feel well. The baby is kicking vigorously in my belly.” Rena had confided in Waylen

little one being disobedient?” Waylen had playfully

like this before… I… Waylen, please, don’t go. I’m afraid something terrible

now, I won’t be able to catch

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

closed her eyes gently, the memories of her last conversation with Waylen lingering

welcomed the arrival of a baby

less than four pounds, required immediate placement in

the incubator to catch a fleeting glimpse of Alexis before focusing all their attention on

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

bedside, gently tucking

of the bed, his gaze fixed on Rena,

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