Rena soon returned with a bowl of noodles.

Today, she was exceptionally considerate, even setting a fork and a spoon for him.

Waylen’s gaze grew deeper. He refrained from questioning Rena in front of Alexis and quietly finished the bowl of noodles.

After Alexis fell asleep, Waylen entered her room and sat on the edge of her bed. Taking hold of Rena’s hand, he asked softly, “Alexis said you cried today. You’re an adult and a mother. Why did you still cry like a child? Is it because I’ve neglected you?”

Rena sat up and replied, “Don’t tease me. You can just ask anything you want.”

“Didn’t you let me know through Alexis? I should at least show my concern towards you first!”

Waylen turned to glance at Alexis, who was sound asleep.

Rena carefully lifted the quilt and whispered, “Let’s go outside and talk.”

Waylen halted her.

His voice turned hoarse as he said, “Let’s talk here. Alexis won’t wake up.”

After a moment’s hesitation, Rena revealed, “I saw Cecilia today.”

Waylen feigned ignorance, a hint of anger flashing across his face. “That’s a good thing. Where is she?”

Rena scrutinized his expression.

She realized she couldn’t bring herself to tell him about Cecilia’s child.

She attempted to please him, placing her hand on his shoulder and gently stroking it. “Don’t be angry. She… She seems to have a child now.”

Waylen looked at her hand.

How could he not understand what she was trying to do? Tonight, he wasn’t in the mood for intimacy though. Otherwise, he would have been willing to take her to the master bedroom. He believed that she wouldn’t refuse him tonight.

Waylen pretended to remain composed. “That’s a good thing. Our Fowler family has gained a new member.”

Knowing him well, Rena sensed that he was about to leave. She held onto him and whispered softly, “Let’s go visit her together tomorrow.”

Waylen grew irritated.

Her tenderness made him angry and helpless.

Suddenly, he pulled her beneath him and kissed her passionately.

Rena felt a slight discomfort from his intense kiss, but she didn’t resist him.

After a while, he broke the kiss and buried his face in her neck, breathing heavily.

“Go to bed early. We’ll visit her together tomorrow.”

Relieved by his agreement, Rena closed her eyes gently.

Seeing her acquiescent demeanor, Waylen was tempted. He wasn’t able to resist kissing her passionately once more.

In the middle of the night, Waylen changed his clothes and stepped out of the house.

As he arrived at the old alley and opened the car door, he froze.

His beloved sister resided in such squalid conditions.

He knocked on the door, and after a long pause, Cecilia’s trembling voice was heard from the inside.

“Who is it?”

With a cigarette delicately gripped between his fingers, Waylen replied in a low voice, “It’s me. Open the door.”

Cecilia slowly opened the door, her face pale.

“Waylen!”

In the dimly lit night, within the confines of an aged dwelling nestled in a narrow alley, a profound scene unfolded.

Waylen’s gaze fixated upon his sister, whom he had lavished with affection throughout the years, observing her unadorned attire.

Subsequently, his attention shifted to the timeworn apartment that stood in the background.

A furrow formed upon his brow, his fingers holding the cigarette exhibiting a slight tremor, betraying his inner turmoil.

Taking a deep inhalation from his cigarette, he ventured forth, crossing the threshold while surveying the surroundings with intent. “Where might the child be?” he queried.

Startled, she questioned, her voice trembling, “Did Rena divulge this to you?”

Waylen retorted with irritation, “Do you believe she would assist you in concealing the truth, allowing you to persist in this destitute abode? Tell me, who is the child’s father?”

At present, the identity of the child’s progenitor eluded him.

Cecilia, however, denied him entry into the chamber.

Waylen extinguished his cigarette, expelling the final remnants of smoke, and demanded, “Tell me.”

Regardless of the father’s identity, he vowed to confront the man vehemently!

Cecilia stood resolute before the door, her plea uttered in a hushed tone, “Edwin and I shall manage just fine! I possess the means to provide for him independently. Spare me _ from inquiries!”

A crimson hue tinted Waylen’s eyes.

A mere breath away from her, he reached out to shield her, ushering them both into the bedroom.

The modest sleeping quarters spanned an area of scarcely 10 square meters.

Save for the antiquated bed, a diminutive desk adorned with an array of magazines was the sole furnishing.

Waylen approached, his gaze fixed upon those periodicals, featuring Cecilia’s countenance upon their covers!

He swallowed hard and proceeded toward the aged bed.

The young boy slumbered soundly, his exquisite visage adorned with brown, cropped tresses.

Upon beholding the familiar features and matching hair color, Waylen was struck by a realization, his eyes ablaze with fury!

Abandoning his query regarding the child’s paternity, for there existed no need to ask!

Abruptly, Waylen spun around, his piercing glare affixed upon his sister.

Cecilia’s lips quivered, her countenance contorted in agony, as she pleaded in a subdued murmur, “Waylen, refrain from seeking him out! I implore you… I have severed ties with him.”

Waylen extended his hand, delicately caressing the slumbering child.

Engulfed in a momentary trance, Waylen beseeched gently, “He? Who is he? Tell me!”

Cecilia covered her mouth, her secret laid bare.

In truth, Waylen possessed full knowledge of the child’s paternal figure.

Suppressing his seething anger, Waylen inquired, “When did you become entwined with him? Do you even grasp the gravity of your actions? He surpasses you by over a decade in age, a man in his forties, unburdened by matrimony. He has traversed the paths of numerous companions. How could he fall in love with you, an inexperienced young woman?”

Cecilia experienced an overwhelming sense of shame.

She recognized that she had greatly overestimated herself!

Waylen abstained from further interrogation, removing his coat and draping it over Edwin’s small frame. He then cradled the child tenderly in his arms.

pleaded, seizing his arm, her

enveloped Waylen’s countenance. “You have two options now. Either come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself with no alternative but

stairs, Edwin roused from

sleepily at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from shedding

tone, “I am your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your Uncle Waylen. Look, your mother is

shifted to

over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

securing the

barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the

Waylen scoffed, closing the car

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

he pressed down on

an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

thoughts. The sound of the door opening

cradling

sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

her acquiescence

unlocked the door for

entered, tenderly placing Edwin

exceptionally comfortable, for

opening her eyes and embracing

and their brown

heart swelled with

and then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles his

grappled with a

to face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk

carried a harsh

Rena implored, “Let’s not discuss it in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

was not afraid of him as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This

relief washed over him, causing his

car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned his attention

the vehicle silently, her voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad and Mom about this,

scoffed, closing the car door behind

smoke, he reluctantly

silence, he pressed down on the

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned

on the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you, converse

her

she unlocked the door for

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like

resemblance and their brown hair

heart swelled

head, and then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles his

with a sense

his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him, haven’t

carried a harsh

discuss it in the presence of the children. We can

Waylen glared at her.

afraid of him as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This is not

tenderness graced

Cecilia. I will retire to

Rena nodded.

their unresolved issues

confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts

action should Rena

regarded Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

Rena said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a

depart, Cecilia clung tightly to

escaped

Cecilia’s hand, whispering, “You should have returned earlier. Waylen

silent, seeking comfort solely

for you to eat. You go ahead

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast, Cecilia descended

well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its color

took note of

she refrained from comment, her voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve

sat down

no longer

remained by her side,

scared! At that time, he couldn’t

years, she had single-handedly raised her child, enduring the hardships of a

was fraught with worries over numerous

romantic moments with that man had dissipated

she caught glimpses of him in

a man of refinement

the innocent

not make

him a lesson but he

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded in

sought

sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp

The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to his irritability

Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have you smoked so

fixed his gaze

over, perched herself on his

extinguished the cigarette, leaning against her

If only I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your uncle and Cecilia wouldn’t have had the opportunity to get

inquired, “Will you

parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her

flush spread across Waylen’s

“Are you defending your uncle or pleading on behalf

head, her arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently, “I did it for

full well that Rena had

with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about

handsome face, Rena initiated a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s not

the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and having his own children

sway him, captivating his

escaped Waylen’s

his forehead against

refrained from any

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway his

tonight, I will still do what needs

ceased her

shoulder, she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen,

gaze held depth,

are my wife. I want to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every moment spent

could no longer withstand

not angry? Why did he start flirting

back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the

the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen,

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