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

a cloud of darkness 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

descended the stairs, Edwin

sleepily at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet

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

gaze shifted

him, causing his eyelids

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

she whispered, “Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad and Mom about

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car

his desire to smoke, he reluctantly

he pressed down on

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled

had no intention of disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

eyes and embracing Edwin within her

and their brown

swelled

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

was grappled with

with brusqueness,

words carried a harsh

discuss it in the presence of the children. We can address this matter

Waylen glared at her.

she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with

relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

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

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

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

prolonged silence, he pressed down

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

no intention of disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a

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

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

her acquiescence

stairs, she unlocked

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

sensing the movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing

resemblance and their brown hair

heart swelled

His voice a murmur

grappled with a sense

his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have

carried

in the presence of the children. We

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 shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This

of tenderness graced

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

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still loomed between

with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them

action

regarded Rena as her sister-in-law, despite the

guest room, Rena said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger.

Rena was about to depart, Cecilia clung

sigh escaped Rena’s

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

remained silent, seeking comfort solely in the

Cecilia’s 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 descended the

the well-worn pajamas she had brought along,

took note of

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

down to

no longer

remained by her

scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry

raised her

day was fraught with worries over numerous

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by

caught glimpses of him

a man of refinement and

longer the innocent

dared not make

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

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia

sought

dimly lit room, with only

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

approached the window, whispering, “Why have

silently fixed his gaze

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

extinguished the cigarette, leaning against

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

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

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing

flush spread across

whispered, “Are you defending

waist as she

silent, knowing full well that Rena had

and the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus, Rena purposefully mentioned Edwin

initiated a tender kiss

the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and

possessed an uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his

escaped

his embrace, he pressed his forehead against

refrained from any

him, utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her playful

Listening to the

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing with

want to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at

could no longer withstand the

he not angry? Why did he start

Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the mood for

the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing that the challenges they faced

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