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.

seizing his

shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself with no alternative but to hastily

they descended the stairs, Edwin roused from

felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed,

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

shifted

him,

witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the

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

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

silence, he

hour, the vehicle gradually

intention of disturbing 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

she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked the door for

care, Waylen entered, tenderly

for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown

heart swelled

gently caressed Alexis’ head, and then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur

with a sense

with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

words carried a harsh

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

Waylen glared at her.

cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at

over him, causing his eyelids

scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy

silently, her voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please,

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

silence, he pressed down on the

half an hour, the vehicle

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. She donned a night robe and gracefully emerged from the

on the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling

sleep

her

unlocked the door for

tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown

heart swelled

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

with a sense of

brusqueness, “You must

words carried a

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

Waylen glared at her.

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

flicker of tenderness graced

with Cecilia. I will retire to

Rena nodded.

issues still

when confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their

course of action should Rena

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare your favorite

depart, Cecilia clung

escaped

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

seeking comfort solely in the

hair and offered, “I’ll prepare something for you to eat. You go ahead and shower. The

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight

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

note of this

as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve prepared your

down

and withdrawn, she no longer exhibited

remained by her side,

finishing the meal, Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me, and now I’m almost forgetting

raised her child, enduring the hardships

fraught with worries over numerous

man had dissipated

she caught glimpses of

remained a man

innocent and youthful

dared not

teach him a lesson but he

Cecilia

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

the sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit

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

door behind her, Rena approached the

his

walked over, perched herself

cigarette, leaning against her

he 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

inquired,

don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed,

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her face against

flush spread

prolonged silence, he whispered, “Are you defending

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

full well that Rena had discerned his

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

Rena initiated a tender kiss and uttered,

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

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

escaped

he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he

from any

him, utilizing her gentleness to sway his

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

her playful

the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered,

held depth, subtly disagreeing

to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at

longer withstand

angry? Why did he

tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep in the master bedroom with me

Rena didn’t refuse.

certain he was not in the mood for intimacy

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

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