Once the chauffeur dropped off Rena, Mark left on his own.

The villa was enveloped in an oppressive silence, with only a few dim lights illuminating the surroundings,

Following Waylen’s command, the __ servant respectfully addressed Rena as “Mrs. Fowler” when she arrived. In the midst of mixed emotions, Rena didn’t bother to correct her. She ascended the stairs, but the closer she got to the little girl’s bedroom, the stronger the wave of nostalgia she experienced.

Waylen stood on the staircase.

He still wore a white shirt and black suit pants, but his hair was slightly disheveled.

Rena walked right past him.

He reached out and caught her, whispering, “She had a tantrum and now she’s asleep. Let’s not disturb her and talk first…”

Rena had no inclination to engage in conversation with Waylen whatsoever.

And she possessed a clear understanding of the topic he wished to discuss. She was fully aware that he simply desired to reconcile with her.

She had endured all of that and now they had been legally separated for a duration of three years.

Rena had already moved on and her animosity towards him had diminished. However, her affection for him had also dissipated.

Yet, due to Alexis, she yearned for tranquility in their relationship.

In a hushed tone, she murmured, “I wish to see her first.”

In the soft glow of yellow light, he relaxed his hold on her and uttered in a subdued voice, “Go ahead. Be cautious not to disturb her slumber.”

Rena acknowledged with a nod and proceeded past him, ascending the staircase.

As she distanced herself, Waylen gazed at his open palm, The warmth of Rena’s touch lingered and he found solace in it.

Upon reaching the second floor, Rena found herself outside Alexis’ bedroom.

Rena’s fingertips landed on the doorknob. she hesitated momentarily before gently pushing it open.

Alexis was indeed fast asleep.

Within the light pink bedroom, a bedside lamp emitted a ge

Rena couldn’t evade his advances. Anxious, she bit him in her distress.

Waylen ceased his kissing

In the darkness, he gazed at her and whispered in a raspy voice, “Rena, you kissed me back earlier. You still harbor desire for my touch.”

Rena’s breath was erratic.

In their disheveled state, their bodies were entwined with each breath she took. She felt a mix of shyness and anger. “Waylen, didn’t you mention wanting to talk in the study? What are you doing now?”

He exerted pressure.

He leaned his face against her neck and remained silent for an extended moment,

After a while, he finally uttered, “Rena, I miss you so much, I admit that I desire you and want to be intimate with you. After being apart for years, what man wouldn’t want to make love to the woman he cares for?”

Rena regained some clarity.

She kicked him and exclaimed, “Get out of bed. We’re divorced.”

She anticipated he wouldn’t budge but he shifted his body gently and refrained from forcing her.

After all, they had come dangerously close to intimacy.

Rena proceeded to the bathroom to freshen up before heading to the study to speak with him.

They had an abundance of topics to address.

The past, the present and Alexis! future.

As parents, even in their divorced state, they needed to consider these matters.

Evidently, Waylen was prepared for an extensive conversation with her.

Rena pushed open the door and entered the study. He was brewing coffee. Upon hearing her footsteps, he casually remarked, “You prefer Mandheling, right?”

Rena nodded and took a seat on the sofa.

She fixed her gaze upon his figure.

This was the first time she had taken a good look at Waylen from head to toe since they reunited. He remained as handsome as ever, but there was a greater sense of restraint in his demeanor. Of course, except for when he shamelessly pursued his desires, he remained unchanged.

Waylen placed the cup of coffee in front of her.

He retrieved a thick document from the bookshelf and handed it to her. Her hand trembled uncontrollably as she accepted the document.

The hour was late

Rena skimmed through the pages and he sat by her side.

As the sun rose, Rena wearily closed the document.

Waylen found himself immersed in memories. He whispered, “You were unwell during that time. I was afraid you couldn’t endure it. Later, Alexis’ condition improved, but in the first two years, it was still quite challenging. However, this year, her physical health has stabilized a lot. Though she faces minor ailments, she will grow up just fine.”

Rena delicately set the document aside.

She gazed at him and murmured, “What do you mean by ‘minor ailments’?”

With difficulty, Waylen replied, “Autism and a blood clotting disorder. Oh, and she has Rh-negative blood.”

As he uttered these words, he seemed lost in a trance.

Rena found herself in a daze as well.

fingers dug into her flesh. she could scarcely believe what

her from

fragile shoulder. “Rena, let’s start anew. This time, T’ll be

knew she wouldn’t

This kind

hesitation, Rena

composed herself and said calmly, “Waylen, we can never be together. I won’t fight you for custody because you have been the one raising Alexis. I can’t bear to hurt her. The best approach is for us to raise her together, sharing our time…

Waylen’s heart sank immediately.

had even contemplated dividing their time. She didn’t lose

preferred her to slap

to attempt to seduce her once more, so he had to concede first. “Let’s discuss it later. For now, let’s focus on keeping Alexis company. By the way, she has monthly check-ups for her autism. Let’s go together next

didn’t decline his

When she entered this villa last night, she understood the consequences

she had no

“Waylen, I. I don’t plan on getting married. If you have thoughts of remarrying, why not allow me to care for Alexis? 1 promise 1 won’t travel abroad. You can see her whenever

Daddy Kissed…

erupted in laughter, his face

Rena, he reached for the now cold coffee, raising it to his lips as he savored each

last drop, he disdainfully placed the empty cup back

to spend time with our child, do I? Should bad weather strike, may I find shelter within your walls? Rena… You may possess self-control but I fear I

in a prolonged affair with his former spouse become public, it

flirtation, igniting

Damn it!

wished to engage in conversation with him. They were destined never to reach

clock chimed seven times, piercing the

was seven in

his timepiece and advised Rena, “Go and freshen up; change your

“she will

her gentleness stemming from her deep concern for her

on utilizing the guest room for her ablutions, she deemed changing her

she was struck by

of blood now

slipped away from her in the bathroom. Waylen rapped on the door, inquiring, “Have you finished your shower? Alexis will wake up soon. It would displease her if she were

could potentially

was filled with

married, so certain matters were not

into the depths

possess such items? T have not had any women in

asking you to prove your

a moment before uttering, “Wait

in their forties present within the household, they

retrieved a black shirt and a pair of gym shorts from

face slightly flushed, handed him the tampons. “hope Mrs. Fowler

brand and a smile tugged

used

servant off guard, leaving

that the couple would have any contact with each other again. The servant couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Mr. Fowler’s evident joy upon his ex-wife’s arrival the previous

directly to

bathroom, experiencing a slight discomfort in her lower

since giving birth, she had been prone to experiencing

changed into the clothes

aback to find Waylen still present, seated on the sofa engrossed in

Rena approached, Waylen lifted

his black shirt, the hem cascading elegantly over the gym shorts, Rena

cinched the waistband

gently as he uttered in a

to search for a bag to store her own clothes, but Waylen

couldn’t fathom entrusting such a private

this was Waylen’s

her pursuit of a laundry bag, Rena’s quest was

in search of her mother. Eventually, she discovered Rena in the guest room and flung herself into her mother’s

cradled Alexis in her

on Alexis’ forehead, Rena scooped her up, gripping her little feet gently as she remarked, “No more walking around

nestled her head against Rena’s neck,

Alexis walking on her own, yet Rena declined. She carried Alexis back

“Will Mom and Dad

herself momentarily

gentle smile illuminated her face. “Yes,

Waylen made his way into the bathroom. Rena’s garments lay within the laundry basket, bearing slight traces

Waylen had seldom concerned himself with washing his own clothes, let alone the stained garments

for Rena. He willingly took it upon himself to launder her clothes. swiftly, he hand -washed her skirt, shirt

this task, a sense of

shared

to Alexis in her morning routine. On this rare occasion, he indulged in savoring a cup of coffee while perusing the morning

coziness enveloped Waylen, rendering him momentarily

This was what

intimate encounter the previous night, when he kissed her and caressed

willingly engage in

the little girl’s vivaciousness seemed to

carefully selected a delightful floral dress for Alexis and skillfully teased her curly hair into a fluffy

gently grazed her tiny legs,

warmth radiated

truth, Waylen had taken great care of Alexis, resulting in her rosy

guard when Alexis

adorable nature was

sweet angel, Rena showered her with kisses, lifting her up and uttering,

carrying Alexis in

inquired, “Why don’t you let her walk

against Rena’s neck, Alexis sweetly replied, “Daddy is jealous

sneered. “Jealous? Why would I? You weren’t even

last night. Daddy kissed mommy… Mommy said no but daddy insisted that

Waylen was rendered speechless.

floor to open up suddenly and swallow her

house chores, scurried

his throat and addressed his daughter,

took

spoiled or demand to be fed by

ached

with exasperation, “She’s barely four years old.

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