Waylen’s gaze tumed somewhat profound as he stopped her.

“Can you sit in the front? It’s more convenient for us to talk.” He opened the passenger seat door as he spoke.

Not wanting to argue over such trivial matters, Rena got into the car and sat down.

Before long, Waylen climbed into the driver’s seat next to her.

Waylen turned slightly, casting a glance at Rena’s slender and supple legs, and asked in a hoarse voice, “Where are you going?”

Rena softly replied, “To the First Hospital.”

Waylen stepped on the gas and continued in a gentle tone, “Shall I accompany you to visit Mom?”

Waylen’s cheekiness was nothing new to Rena, who had grown accustomed to his ways.

She coughed lightly and clarified, “It’s my mom, not yours.”

Waylen maintained his good temper and smiled.

“Then should I call her Mrs. Gordon? But Rena… I’ve been calling her Mom all these years, and she never objected.”

“I object,” Rena asserted, feeling annoyed,

Waylen, undeterred, focused on driving.

After a while, Rena said softly, “Waylen, I believe we should establish a new relationship.”

He understood her intentions all too well.

Waylen remained silent.

When the traffic light tumed red, he retrieved a cigarette from the storage compartment, lit it, took a drag, and exhaled a slow stream of smoke. He then tumed to look at Rena. “What kind of new relationship do you suggest? Tell me.”

Rena met his gaze and replied, “Let’s raise Alexis together, but without intruding on each other’s personal lives.”

Waylen reached out and flicked the ash of his cigarette out the window.

He smiled and asked, “So, you’re interested in that man with the surname Vaughn? His name is Bruce, right? He’s not bad looking”

“Waylen, that’s not what I meant,” Rena responded, annoyed.

“Then what do you mean?”

“Are you suggesting that we’re both free to date and sleep with others?”

Rena didn’t want to continue the conversation.

She turned her face away, choosing to remain silent.

Over the past three years, Waylen had grown more temperate. If she had gone on a blind date before, he would have been consumed by jealousy and acted impulsively.

But things had changed now; they were divorced.

In reality, Rena was correct, They shouldn’t pry into each other’s personal lives.

However, despite everything, he still loved her.

Waylen softened his tone, saying, “Alright, I agree.”

Rena was quite surprised.

She had told her uncle that being with Bruce was impossible, but Waylen’s response earlier seemed rather unreasonable. Was their personal life merely about blind dates, dating, and sex?

Nonetheless, he had compromised first. Rena didn’t want their relationship to become too rigid, especially considering they had to raise their child together.

Speaking softly, Rena proposed, “T’d like to take Alexis to stay at my place for a while.”

Waylen extinguished his cigarette and smiled. “Of course. You’re her mother, and you can take her to stay with you for as long as you want. However, due to her special condition, it’s better not to take her away from Duefron under normal circumstances.”

Rena agreed.

Waylen drove them to the hospital, parking the car in the lot. Before Rena could get out, Waylen stopped her, “Give me your phone.”

Confused, Rena handed him her phone. Waylen lit another cigarette, placing it between his lips as he entered a series of phone numbers into her contacts.

‘These numbers included those of the lab doctor, the emergency department doctor, the psychologist, the blood bank administrator, Alexis’ kindergarten teacher, and even the principal’s number.

Once he finished inputting the numbers, Waylen returned Rena’s phone. She looked at him, lost in thought.

He whispered gently, “Rena, I haven’t been with any woman in the last three years, not even when I yearned for you at night. My personal life during these past three years was all about our daughter. I would have to put on my clothes and rush to the lab whenever I received a phone call, even in the middle of the night while I was sleeping, because Alexis was there…”

Rena found herself stunned by Waylen’s words

He continued in a hoarse voice, “I’m not saying this to gain your sympathy. I just want to tell you that if you decide to get involved and be Alexis’ mother, you might have no personal life like me. Do you still want to be her mother?”

His words struck a chord within Rena.

How could she ever abandon her daughter?

She looked at Waylen, her heart racing, uncertain of what to say.

Waylen reached out and gently caressed her face.

He knew that she was going through a difficult time, but he needed to be honest with her. He feared that she would blame him for Alexis’ current conditions.

If only he hadn’t gone to Braseovell that fateful day, Rena probably wouldn’t have been affected so badly by the explosion, and Alexis wouldn’t have been so weak after her premature birth.

Rena remained silent, neither pushing him away nor uttering a word. As parents of such a special child, they needed to support each other through this journey.

After a long pause, Waylen withdrew his hand and said gently, “Go upstairs. I have a meeting later. You can pick up Alexis this aftemoon, and I’ll pick her up in the evenin;

Rena nodded, her mind overwhelmed,

She almost ran away, not knowing what she was trying to escape from.

Was she avoiding Waylen’s tenderness or the painful memories of the past?

Rena’s mind wandered as she absentmindedly cut the fruit.

She nearly nicked her finger, making her involuntarily flinch.

Leaning against the sickbed, Eloise smiled softly and muttered, “Put it down. You might end up cutting yourself.”

Rena lowered her hand and called out softly, “Mom.”

Eloise beckoned her closer, taking her hand gently.

She then said in a tender voice, “I didn’t know about Alexis’ existence until this year. Waylen took her to Czanch, and it shocked everyone. Your grandmother cried for a long time, and Waylen knelt before all night.”

Hearing this, Rena leaned closer to Eloise in attempt to seek some comfort.

choices, not to stay with Waylen solely for the sake of the child. That’s why he didn’t refuse Jenna’s request for you to go on a blind date with her son. I also want you to

replied, “I’ll think it

take good care of Alexis

haven’t seen her in a long time, and 1 miss her dearly. She looks just like

of Alexis brought a gentle smile to

the day with Eloise and didn’t pick Alexis up until half-past three

the kindergarten, Rena

her head proudly upon

squatting down to wipe the sweat off her forehead. With a warm smile, she said,

join me

don’t you have money? Dad

reassured her, “I am actually the owner of that

suddenly lit up

wanted her mother to embrace her and wrap her

loved her mother’s

with Alexis at the French restaurant,

then ordered a delicious French cuisine for Alexis, cutting the steak into

with a

help but marvel at how

well taken care of and then went to play the piano. Perhaps due to

chin in her hands, admiring her

hair and flowing dress

to the mothers of her

piece of steak and savored

more pieces before

beauty, so Rena didn’t eat much for

it was already

age would go to bed at

about to call Waylen, a tall figure approached their table, accompanied by a slightly

Rena froze.

Bruce?

was the man Mark had introduced to her the other day, whom she had declined. She

knew it wasn’t likely a mere

on how to discreetly maintain

her sweet

in Bruce couldn’t resist smiling at the adorable child.

and

Bruce was taken aback.

married and had a child, but he hadn’t anticipated her bringing

considered it a good tactic to have Alexis with her. She believed

as ever, pulled out a piece of candy from her pink schoolbag and placed it in Bruce’s hand, saying softly, “You’re so handsome! 1 was going to give this candy to Leonel, but J’ll give

Bruce felt moved.

curly brown

gives candies to Mommy. Daddy is really

and Rena

is here to

looked outside and confirmed that Waylen’s

beside the car, his expression

he was

Bruce also noticed Waylen.

and charismatic man stood before

Bruce apologetically, saying, “I have to

had no hope of being with

so, the two men found

Rena felt helpless.

and decided

my uncle’s colleague’s

that moment, Waylen had no

displeasure, “Isn’t he the one you went on a blind date with? Well then,

got imitated by his

and said,

with a nonchalant expression, nodded and said, “Yes,

into the car, turned around, and said gently, “I’ll take her home first. You can pick her up tomorrow

had

left Rena both

at Bruce with a dignified

against the window, Alexis whispered, “You’re in

drive away slowly. Shaking her head, she realized that it was

sensible, lowered his head and looked at

clearly that he had no chance with Rena, not only because of Waylen but also because

young age, Alexis

knew he had an interest in pursuing

snapped back to reality and

he hesitated

returned

hurried to take a shower while Waylen silently sat on the sofa, his gaze deep and

it was impossible for Rena and Bruce to be together, he couldn’t help

to Rena. “Miss Gordon, do you have a thing for younger men now?

for a while,

desires for the past

she replied directly, “Thank you for your concern. I’ll give it a

tossed his

His anger was palpable.

Alexis dashed out in her

threw herself

the verge of falling asleep comfortably but didn’t forget to console her father, saying, “Mom won’t like that

of joy but

“What?” he asked.

beautiful. It’s normal for people to like her! Just like me… There are so many kids in kindergarten

smiled gently, kissing her

a hoarse voice, he asked, “Am I

Alexis hummed in response.

Waylen contemplated his actions.

In reality, they had a

losing Rena, and that fear

Alexis in his arms, intending to grab his phone and send a message

about to type the words, Alexis said slowly, “Actually, Dad, you should be a little worried. Mo,. received a call in the

trembled, “Mom called

Waylen threw his phone aside again, silently seething

Alexis

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