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 voice filled with

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 to hastily gather

the stairs,

at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet

tender tone, “I am your mother’s

gaze shifted

him, causing

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

“Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad and Mom about this,

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled

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

beheld Waylen cradling

sleep beside

nodded, her

the stairs, she unlocked

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured teddy

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

heart swelled

voice a murmur as he said,

with a

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

words carried a harsh

implored, “Let’s not discuss it in the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage.

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

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

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

to smoke, he reluctantly

silence, he pressed

hour, the vehicle

Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a night robe and gracefully

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

nodded, her

unlocked the door

tenderly placing Edwin upon the

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin

and their brown

heart swelled with

then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as he said,

grappled with a

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

carried a

presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

she exited the bedroom, she

tenderness

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

Rena nodded.

issues still loomed

circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them to find solace

action should

still regarded Rena as her sister-in-law, despite the

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

Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking

sigh escaped Rena’s

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

remained silent, seeking comfort

something for you to eat. You go ahead and shower. The essentials are

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight

the well-worn pajamas she had brought along,

note of this

as she said, “Come and dine.

down

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the

her side,

meal, Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me,

years, she had single-handedly raised her

day was fraught with worries over numerous

once romantic moments with that man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried

glimpses of

remained a man of refinement

the innocent and

dared not make any

“Waylen needs to teach him a lesson

Cecilia

Rena sought

dimly lit room, with

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

door behind her, Rena approached the window,

fixed his

Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap and tenderly

extinguished the cigarette, leaning

asked, “Rena, 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 fostered their emotional connection.”

inquired, “Will you

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

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her

spread across Waylen’s

defending your uncle

his waist as she whispered gently,

well that Rena

the only person he

initiated a tender kiss and

attending school, getting married, and having his own children

uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention as

escaped Waylen’s

into his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly resembles

from any

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness

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

ceased her

head 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 exceptional self-control

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing

feel at

no longer withstand

he not angry? Why did he

her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that

Rena didn’t refuse.

certain he was not in the

the spacious bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her

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