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

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 gather a few

descended the stairs, Edwin roused from his

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

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

gaze shifted to

relief washed over him,

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

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

scoffed, closing the car

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

a prolonged silence, he

an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into

unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber.

she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin

“Allow Edwin to sleep

her

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin

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

features bore striking resemblance and their

swelled

voice

was grappled with a

brusqueness, “You must

carried a

in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to

upon witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

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

he pressed down

half an hour, the vehicle

of the door opening and

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia following

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

her

unlocked the door

care, Waylen entered, tenderly

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

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

grappled with a

laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

words carried

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

Waylen glared at her.

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

of tenderness

with Cecilia. I will retire to the study for

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still

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

action should Rena

regarded Rena as

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

Rena was about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking

escaped

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

seeking comfort solely in the

“I’ll prepare something for you to eat. You go ahead

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight

brought

note of this

from comment, her voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine.

down

no longer

her side, providing

broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me, and

raised her child, enduring the hardships of a difficult

fraught with

romantic moments with that man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by

she caught glimpses of him in the

remained a man of refinement

innocent and youthful woman

dared not make

whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him

eyes, Cecilia nodded

sought out Waylen

dimly lit

the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to

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

his gaze

held a different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap and tenderly

cigarette, leaning against

one 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

Rena inquired, “Will

replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her

flush spread across

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

her arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently,

well that

the only person he truly cared about was Edwin.

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

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

him, captivating his attention as

chuckle escaped

his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he

from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to

in hushed 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

ceased her playful

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

held depth, subtly

I want you to genuinely feel at ease and

longer

angry? Why did he start flirting with

arms, tenderly embracing her in

Rena didn’t refuse.

not

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

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