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

subdued glow, 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 to

the stairs, Edwin roused

felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed,

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

shifted

washed over him, causing his eyelids

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

“Please, for the time

Waylen scoffed, closing

his desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled

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

cradling Edwin in his arms, with

to sleep

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door for

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin

comfortable, for

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

features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair

heart swelled

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

was grappled with a

brusqueness, “You must have

carried

discuss it 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

of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to

the car, carefully securing the little boy

“Please, for

Waylen scoffed,

desire to smoke, he reluctantly

silence, he pressed down

hour, the vehicle

thoughts. The sound of the door opening and

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you,

her

unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in

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

and their brown hair

heart swelled with

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

with

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

carried a

discuss it in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You

flicker of tenderness graced

with Cecilia. I will

Rena nodded.

issues still

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

course of action should

as her

softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with

to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking solace in her

sigh escaped Rena’s

“You should have returned earlier. Waylen is

remained silent, seeking comfort solely in

for you to eat. You go ahead and shower.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

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

took note of this

from comment, her voice quivered as she

down

no longer exhibited

by her

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

fraught with worries

had dissipated

she caught glimpses of him in

remained a man of

no longer the innocent and youthful woman

not

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

eyes, Cecilia

stability, Rena sought out Waylen in the

lit room, with only a small wall

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

Rena approached the window, whispering,

silently fixed his

usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap

cigarette, leaning against her

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 the opportunity to get close. The days

inquired, “Will you

and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then have me persuade my parents, am I

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her

flush spread across Waylen’s

he whispered, “Are you defending your

his waist as she whispered gently,

remained silent, knowing full well that Rena had

and Mark, and the only person he

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

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

ability to sway him, captivating his attention as she

chuckle escaped

pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly

from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her playful

her head upon his shoulder, she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to

gaze held depth,

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

longer withstand

not angry? Why did he start flirting

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was not in the mood for intimacy

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

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