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

“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

stairs,

sleepily at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet

a gentle touch to the child’s head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s big brother,

gaze shifted to

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

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

her voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please,

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

he pressed down on the

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into

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

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

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door for

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

embracing Edwin

resemblance and their brown hair

heart swelled with

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

grappled with a

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

carried a

it in the presence of the children. We can address this matter

Waylen glared at her.

not afraid of him as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage.

washed over him,

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

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

he

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into

no intention of disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin

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

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked the door

tenderly placing Edwin

comfortable, for

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

features bore striking resemblance and their

swelled with

Edwin’s. His voice a murmur

with a

turned to face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have

words carried

in the presence of the

Waylen glared at her.

longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with

tenderness graced

her hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will

Rena nodded.

issues still

their instincts compelled them

action should Rena

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite the

guest room, Rena said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare your favorite snack—fried

about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking solace

escaped

hand, whispering, “You should

seeking comfort solely in

“I’ll prepare something for you to eat. You go

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight

pajamas she had brought along,

took note of

as she

sat down

longer

by her side, providing

At that time, he couldn’t marry me, and now

had single-handedly raised

with worries over numerous

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

she caught glimpses of him in

remained a man

was no longer the innocent and

dared not make any

to teach him a lesson but he won’t harm Edwin.

Cecilia nodded

sought out Waylen in the

entered a dimly lit room, with only a small

behind the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him

Rena approached the window, whispering,

fixed his

ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his

the cigarette, leaning

an extended duration. Eventually, in a husky voice, he asked, “Rena, am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on going

Rena inquired,

“Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then have me persuade my parents, am I

it, slowly pressing her face against

flush spread across

you defending your uncle or pleading on behalf of

encircling his waist as she whispered gently, “I did

well that Rena had discerned

only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus, Rena purposefully

face, Rena initiated a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

grow up within the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and

to sway him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all,

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

into his embrace, he pressed his

refrained from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway

physical intimacy? Let me make it clear-even if we engage in intimacy tonight, I will still do what needs to

her playful

head upon his shoulder, she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his

depth, subtly disagreeing with

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

no longer withstand

he not angry? Why did

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

he was not in the mood for intimacy

thoughts revolved around the complexities of

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