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

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, Edwin roused

he felt a hint of trepidation, yet

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

gaze shifted

washed over him, causing his eyelids to

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

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

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

prolonged silence, he

vehicle gradually pulled

Waylen had 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 in his

softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

exceptionally comfortable, for

and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured

bore striking resemblance and their

heart swelled

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

grappled with

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

carried a

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

Waylen glared at her.

no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your

over him,

to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his

as she whispered, “Please,

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

he pressed down on

the vehicle gradually pulled into the

the door opening and

cradling

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

nodded, her

stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly

for Edwin remained

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

and then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur

was grappled with a sense

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

carried a harsh

discuss it in the presence of the

Waylen glared at her.

as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You

of tenderness graced

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

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues

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

course of action should Rena

regarded Rena as her sister-in-law,

said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger.

depart, Cecilia clung tightly

sigh escaped Rena’s

“You should have returned

silent, seeking comfort

something for you to

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight

pajamas she had brought along, its

took note of

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

down

no longer exhibited

by her side, providing

finishing the meal, Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time,

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

was fraught with worries

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

of him in the

a man of refinement

no longer the innocent

dared not

him

Cecilia

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen

open the sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp

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

her, Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have you smoked so

silently fixed his

usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap and tenderly

cigarette, leaning against

I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your uncle and Cecilia wouldn’t have had the opportunity to get

inquired, “Will you

ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so

slowly pressing her face against

flush spread across Waylen’s

prolonged silence, he whispered, “Are you defending your uncle or pleading on behalf of

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently,

silent, knowing full well

and the only person he truly

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

shall grow up within the Fowler family, attending

to sway him, captivating his attention as

escaped Waylen’s

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

refrained from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway

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

ceased her playful

his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen, it seems you possess exceptional

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing

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

no longer withstand the

Why did

up. However, Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate

Rena didn’t refuse.

he was not in the mood for

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

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