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.

his arm, her voice

back with me right now, or I shall summon

they descended the stairs, Edwin roused

hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from shedding

tender tone, “I am your mother’s big brother, and

gaze shifted

him,

securing the little

vehicle silently, her voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the time being,

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

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

a prolonged silence, he pressed down

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

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

staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her

she unlocked the

entered, tenderly placing

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

eyes and embracing Edwin within

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair

swelled

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

was grappled with a

her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You

words carried a

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

Waylen glared at her.

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

relief washed over him, causing

the 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,

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

of the door

cradling Edwin in his arms, with

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

her acquiescence

she unlocked the door for

entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

her eyes and embracing Edwin

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as

grappled with a sense of

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

carried a

the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

him. As she exited the bedroom,

tenderness graced

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

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still loomed between

unfolding at home, their instincts compelled

of action should Rena

still regarded Rena as her

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

to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her,

escaped

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

seeking comfort solely in the

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight

brought along, its color faded from

note of this

quivered as she

sat down

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the

her

broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he

years, she had single-handedly raised her child,

was fraught with

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

caught glimpses of him in the

remained a man of

the innocent and youthful woman she once

not make

whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson but he won’t

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded

sought out Waylen in the

dimly lit room, with only a

him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to his irritability and anger.

the window, whispering, “Why have

fixed his gaze upon

walked over, perched

the cigarette, leaning against her

husky voice, he asked, “Rena, am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on

inquired,

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

it, slowly pressing

spread across

“Are you defending your uncle

waist as she whispered

full well

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

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

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

an uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention

chuckle escaped

his forehead against hers. “But he truly resembles

refrained from

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her

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

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing

you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every moment spent with me I want every memory

no longer

not angry? Why did he start flirting with her

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the mood for intimacy

revolved around the complexities of her

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