With a cold expression, he retorted, “Why don’t you go and beseech the Evans family?”

The Evans family?

The thought of Mark caused Ann to pause.

Assisting Rena in sitting down, Waylen snapped, “You dare not approach the Evans family because you are well aware of the debt you owe Rena. Instead of causing a scene here, why don’t you reflect upon yourself?”

Ann reiterated, her voice trembling, “Lyndon saved Cecilia!”

Unable to remain silent any longer, Juliette interjected, “Indeed, Lyndon saved Cecilia! But do you know how she ended up in the water in the first place?”

The Coleman family fell into silence.

Elvira’s hands clenched tightly as she wondered if Cecilia had recollected the incident once more.

With a disgusted expression, Juliette proclaimed, “It was Elvira who pushed Cecilia into the water! Korbyn and I had suspicions back then but two years ago, we sought the aid of a hypnotist for Cecilia. The hypnotic regression unveiled the truth-Elvira was the one who pushed her!”

Naturally, Elvira vehemently denied the accusation.

Her gaze shifted towards Waylen as she asserted, “I didn’t do iti

Her words hung in the air unanswered.

Predictably, Ann sided with her family, willing to employ any means to coerce Rena into donating her marrow. The atmosphere grew tense and uneasy.

Waylen’s brows furrowed as he intervened, “Rena cannot donate her marrow to Lyndon under any circumstances!”

What?

Ann found it difficult to believe.

She regarded Rena suspiciously and sorrowfully uttered, “Are you just like your mother, harboring animosity towards Lyndon, hence unwilling to save him?”

Rena’s anger flared as she retorted, “My information has been registered with the bone marrow bank since I turned twenty! If I were a suitable match for Lyndon, I would have been notified.”

Ann crumpled to the floor Her gaze fixated blankly on Rena, a sense of bewilderment washing over her.

Rena was unable to save Lyndon. What could she do to rescue him?

Her eyes then shifted towards Alexis.

A glimmer of hope flickered in Ann’s eyes. “Alexis is also related to Lyndon by blood. She…”

Waylen’s temper flared.

He lashed out, delivering a swift kick. “How dare you!”

Ann remained sprawled on the floor, obstinate in her refusal to rise.

Korbyn felt powerless.

Once upon a time, he had believed Lyndon to be a gentleman. Now, it appeared that Lyndon couldn’t even manage his own family affairs, allowing them to spiral out of control.

Korbyn decided to intervene, his tone earnest. “If the bone marrow bank confirms that Rena is a suitable donor for Lyndon, we will not impede her selfless act of kindness towards a stranger. However, Rena will never participate in the donation process as his daughter. As for Alexis, she is just a child. How could you suggest such a thing?”

Ann refused to give in.

Dahlia interjected, her voice pleading, “Korbyn, we’ve known each other for so many years!”

Korbyn’s response was icy, “And what does that matter? I refuse to believe that neither you nor Lyndon were aware of Elvira’s actions, yet you concealed the truth from us and constantly demanded repayment!”

Due to their deceit, Waylen had nearly lost his wife and child.

They had endured numerous hardships over the past years.

Yet, the audacity of the Coleman family to brazenly demand recompense as if nothing had transpired left them astounded.

Korbyn summoned the butler and issued an order, “Henceforth, if any member of the Coleman family arrives, do not open the door.”

Lyndon chanced upon this piece of information as he made his way over.

Positioned by the entrance of the hall, he found himself in an exceedingly awkward predicament. His voice quivered slightly as he asked, “Korbyn, are you truly going to sever ties with me, a close friend?”

Gazing upon Lyndon’s ailing countenance, Korbyn was overcome with pity for his friend.

However, Korbyn held the position of authority within the family.

He served as Rena’s father-in-law and Alexis’ grandfather. It was imperative for the Fowler family to sever all connections with the Coleman family. Any other course of action would be unjust towards Rena and her daughter.

Korbyn steeled his heart and affirmed, “Yes. We are through.”

Lyndon grasped the doorknob, on the verge of collapsing.

He and Korbyn had been friends for numerous years. The realization that their relationship had disintegrated in such a manner was difficult for Lyndon to fathom. Was he truly a failure? Why was he consistently incapable of retaining the people around him?

When he inquired, Korbyn responded in a deep voice, “As a man, you must be resolute. Had you managed to rectify the misunderstanding with Reina in a timely manner, today’s circumstances would not have transpired. You love that woman, yet you sympathize with this woman. The problem is, you can’t have them both! You have made numerous mistakes. You yearn for Rena to acknowledge you as her father, yet you also desire her and Elvira to be good sisters. Lyndon… You are incredibly and foolishly greedy.”

Lyndon’s complexion grew pallid.

His gaze shifted towards Rena and Alexis, who stood beside Rena.

He had finally come face to face with Rena.

With only one heartfelt wish remaining before his demise, he posed a trembling question, “Rena, can you address me as ‘Dad’?”

Rena regarded him calmly.

She made no effort to sugarcoat her response. In a gentle tone, she declined, “Mr. Coleman, take care.”

Lyndon’s face grew even paler.

He forced a bitter smile and extracted a beautiful toy from his embrace, It was a glazed glass toy he had purchased, intended as a gift for Alexis. However, his trembling fingers caused it to slip from his grasp and shatter upon the floor.

The sharp fragments lacerated Alexis’ delicate calves.

Dark red blood began to ooze out slowly.

Waylen swiftly scooped up Alexis, using a tissue to apply pressure to her leg. He then whispered to Rena, “There’s a hemostatic agent in her schoolbag.”

Rena promptly retrieved one and handed it to Alexis to consume.

Blood continued to seep from Alexis’ leg. Overwhelmed by the sight of blood, she buried her head in Waylen’s arms, moaning in agony…

Waylen comforted Alexis in a soft, soothing voice.

with Lyndon was beginning to

Lyndon appeared visibly stunned.

anticipated such a turn of events. His sole

heart ached, but he tried to said calmly, “You were unaware of her condition, so I don’t hold it

endured a great deal.

in a dazed

reached the doorway, Ann couldn’t help but voice her discontent, saying, “It’s just a minor cut.

her concern, saying, “That

Lyndon maintained his silence.

the confines of the Fowler residence’s

Alexis in his arms. He kissed her gently

a grimace. “Grandpa,

Alexis’ leg and blew softly on the

were

Korbyn remarked to Rena, “This little one bears such a striking resemblance

visage

with a

However, her worries lingered.

blood clotting disorder. As her immediate family, I am unable to directly transfuse blood to her. This particular blood type is scarce in blood banks, so we must

explicitly state

always someone between them who had to sacrifice more—probably even their career, to keep Alexis away from

Rena nodded in acknowledgement.

of the conversation. She glanced at her son and invited Rena to have tea

remained in

arms, Korbyn looked at his son and inquired, “Waylen, I’m

a process, right? I can’t just whisk Rena off to the City Hall and register our marriage right now, can I? Besides, we live together now. It’s actually

whispered, “Mom sleeps with

Waylen was rendered speechless.

my Lexi that death stare just because she tells

bent his head and said kindly to his

Alexis erupted in giggles.

on Korbyn’s lap, she planted

melted into a

close, he inquired earnestly, “Waylen, when can you take over the reins of the company

attend to. How about I take care of Alexis for

remain oblivious to Korbyn’s

slowly, “I have my hands full with

worn out to death.

a glance that Waylen and Rena were not a genuine couple

were merely deceiving

Humph!

Waylen

Juliette savored her

her beauty and air of nobility, yet there was always

from addressing Juliette

poured a cup of tea for her. Rena’s countenance exuded warmth as she

that you can forgive Waylen. He did

tenderly clasped

Rena

her head and gazed

himself beside Rena, his hand resting gently upon her shoulder and softly

Rena nodded in agreement.

witnessing their harmonious interaction, but

Cecilia occasionally made phone calls home, she never

Alexis

for afternoon tea. Waylen, on the other hand, needed to attend to

his

replied, “Are you referring

tenderly caressed his seat belt, opting

encounter Elvira today, it

demonstrate his loyalty to Rena, yet it seemed that she

never been plagued by such apprehension

her but he couldn’t discern if

closed her eyes

Rena possibly be

was willing to do anything

and proceeded to drive Rena to the

regard and held her friend in great

the car alongside Rena, entered the establishment, and greeted Vera. Before

smiled

an iced

of her coffee, she took

the past, it was challenging to establish a connection with Waylen But

added, “It’s a _

Rena returned the smile.

You can put him to the test and if you find his love to be genuine, embrace it. Just look at his physique and

Rena blushed slightly.

she asked, “Am I with him

a glance at her son and whispered, “I suppose he’s skilled in

spat

She glanced at James.

was not as perceptive as Alexis and

it with Vera when, in the next instant,

caught sight of

to the coffee shop was a bustling milk tea shop, with a long line extending

stood Cecilia, holding the hand of a two-year-old

boy grew increasingly

Rena observed them quietly.

after, her eyes welled

childhood, now waiting in line under the scorching sun, holding a

no longer adorned herself in

she wore a simple white

little trace of her former spoiled nature etched on

eyes, and Vera, who had noticed Cecilia as well,

nature, she was ready to rush over and bring

however, halted her, stating

had experienced similar circumstances and

return home out of her immense love for her child. She feared her parents’ sorrow and disappointment, worried that they might force her to terminate the

her voice, Rena whispered,

the driver arrived

Alexis rushed over,

little hands, she wiped away Rena’s tears and cooed,

Alexis’ sweet gestures, Vera remarked, “Alexis

talk to Cecilia. And don’t mention this to Roscoe.

gravity, Vera nodded

a good conversation with

approached Cecilia with Alexis by her

a cup of milk tea and was about to leave with

turned her head slowly and saw

trembling lips

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