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.

please!” Cecilia pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled with

Waylen’s countenance. “You have two options now. Either come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve

they descended the stairs,

of

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

shifted

him,

ached upon witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and

as she whispered, “Please, for the time being, don’t

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

smoke, he

a prolonged silence, he pressed

hour, the vehicle

The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a night robe and gracefully

on the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with

softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in

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

and their brown hair mirrored

heart swelled with

head, and then Edwin’s. His voice a

was grappled with

tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him,

carried a harsh

discuss it in the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke

sense of relief washed over him, causing

upon witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

he

a prolonged silence, he pressed

the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

of the door opening and

on the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

Edwin to sleep

her

the stairs, she unlocked

entered, tenderly

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

Edwin’s. His voice a

was grappled with a

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

carried a harsh

“Let’s not discuss it in the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This is not

flicker of tenderness graced

said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will retire to the study for a

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues

their instincts compelled them to find solace

course of action should Rena

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare your

depart, Cecilia clung

escaped

patted Cecilia’s hand, whispering, “You should have

seeking comfort solely

to eat. You go ahead and shower.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast,

wore the well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its color faded from

took note of this

her voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve prepared

down to

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the same chattiness as

remained by her side,

tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t

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

was fraught with worries over

had dissipated

caught glimpses of him in the

a man of refinement and

the innocent

not make any

whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson

Cecilia

sought out

Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only

in hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts,

the window,

silently fixed his

than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on

extinguished the cigarette, leaning

am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your uncle and Cecilia wouldn’t have had the opportunity to get close. The days when Mark was in the hospital must have

inquired,

waist and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed,

deny it, slowly pressing her face

spread

whispered, “Are you defending your

waist as she

silent, knowing full well that Rena had discerned his

he was currently furious with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus, Rena

a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s not bring

up within the Fowler family, attending

possessed an uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all,

chuckle escaped

pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly resembles

from

him, utilizing her gentleness

arms and murmured in hushed tones, “Are you attempting to resolve this matter through physical intimacy? Let me make it clear-even if we engage in intimacy tonight, I will still do what needs to be done afterward. Moreover, I hope we can genuinely reconcile. Our sexual life should be founded upon mutual love, naturally unfolding, and not for the sake of anyone else

her

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

gaze held depth, subtly

genuinely feel at ease and treasure

no longer

did he start

tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep in

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in

bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship

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