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

me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself with no alternative but

they descended the stairs, Edwin

Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from shedding a

tone, “I am your mother’s big

shifted

washed over him, causing his eyelids to

securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned his

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

scoffed, closing the

desire to smoke, he

a prolonged silence, he

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled

the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a night

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia

sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you, converse with

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked the door for

tenderly placing Edwin

for

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like

features bore striking resemblance and their brown

heart swelled with

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

was grappled with

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

words carried a

discuss it in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

was not afraid of him as before. 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 my

over him,

carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle

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

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

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

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

was exceptionally comfortable, for

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

and their brown

heart swelled

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

was grappled with

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

carried

the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

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

of tenderness

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

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues

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

action

as her sister-in-law,

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

depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking solace

sigh escaped Rena’s

should have returned earlier. Waylen is

comfort solely in the

for you to eat. You go ahead and shower. The

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast, Cecilia descended

brought along,

note of this

refrained from comment, her voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve prepared

down

she no longer exhibited

by her side,

“Rena, I’m scared! At that

two years, she had single-handedly raised her

day was fraught with worries over numerous

man had dissipated like fleeting

caught glimpses of him in the

man

no longer the innocent and youthful woman

not

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

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded in

sought out

a dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp providing

The ashtray before him overflowed with

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

silently fixed his gaze upon

ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched

cigarette, leaning against

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

inquired, “Will

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

it, slowly pressing her face against

spread across Waylen’s

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

her arms encircling his waist as she whispered

remained silent, knowing full well that Rena had discerned his

the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus,

face, Rena initiated a tender kiss and uttered,

attending school, getting married,

an uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention

escaped Waylen’s

into his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers.

refrained from any

him, utilizing her gentleness to

you attempting to 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 mutual love, naturally unfolding, and not for the sake of anyone else but rather the expression

her playful

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

depth, subtly disagreeing with

I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every moment

longer withstand

angry? Why did

her pajamas, she stood up. However, Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the mood for

revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing

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