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,

enveloped Waylen’s countenance. “You have two 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

stairs,

hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from shedding

am your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your

shifted

of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

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

“Please, for the time

scoffed, closing

his desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

he pressed down on

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

sleep beside

her

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

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

facial features bore striking resemblance and

swelled

voice a murmur as he said, “He

grappled with a sense of

his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him, haven’t

words carried

presence of

Waylen glared at her.

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

over him, causing

heart ached upon witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then

as she whispered, “Please,

scoffed, closing the car door behind

his desire to smoke, he reluctantly

silence, he

the vehicle gradually

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

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

voice resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep

her

the stairs, she unlocked

tenderly placing

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

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

resemblance and their brown hair

swelled

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

with

laced with brusqueness, “You must

carried a harsh

presence of

Waylen glared at her.

before him. As she exited the bedroom,

tenderness

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

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still loomed

when confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them

course of action should

as her sister-in-law,

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

depart, Cecilia clung

sigh escaped

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

remained silent, seeking comfort solely

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast, Cecilia

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

took note of

her voice quivered as she said, “Come

down

no longer

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

raised her child, enduring the hardships

day was fraught with worries over numerous

with that man had dissipated like fleeting

of him in

man

innocent and

dared not

softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson but he

Cecilia nodded in

sought out Waylen in the

lit room, with only a small

The ashtray before him overflowed

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

fixed his

Rena walked over, perched herself on

cigarette,

another in profound silence, they sought solace for an extended duration. Eventually, in a husky voice, 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

inquired, “Will you

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

slowly pressing her face against

spread

whispered, “Are you defending your

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

knowing full well that Rena had discerned

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

tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s not bring

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

ability to sway him, captivating his

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

he pressed his forehead against hers. “But

from any

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway his

tones, “Are 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

her

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

held depth,

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

longer

did he start flirting

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was not in the mood

she settled upon the spacious bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing that

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