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 voice filled with

me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you

stairs,

he felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed,

gentle touch to the child’s head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s big

gaze shifted

sense of relief washed over him, causing

securing the little boy

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

prolonged silence, he pressed down on

the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

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

voice resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her

unlocked

care, Waylen entered, tenderly

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for

awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled

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

with a sense of

tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

words carried a harsh

in the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

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

of relief washed over him,

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

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

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

she beheld Waylen cradling

Edwin to sleep beside

her acquiescence

stairs, she unlocked the door for

tenderly

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured teddy

and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

His voice a murmur as he

grappled with

brusqueness, “You must have

words carried a

it in the presence of the children. We can address

Waylen glared at her.

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

of tenderness graced Waylen’s

her hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still

their instincts compelled them

action should

as her

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

about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking

escaped

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

remained silent, seeking comfort solely in

and offered, “I’ll prepare something for you to eat.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended

she had brought

note

as she said, “Come and dine.

sat down to

withdrawn, she no longer

her side,

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

years, she had single-handedly raised her child, enduring

with worries over numerous

that man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away

caught glimpses of him in the

remained a man of refinement and

was no longer the innocent and youthful woman she

dared not

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

Cecilia nodded

sought out Waylen in

door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small

the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him

door behind her, Rena approached the window,

silently fixed his gaze upon

over, perched herself on his lap and

cigarette, leaning

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

Rena inquired,

parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then have me persuade my parents, am

didn’t deny it, slowly

flush spread across

“Are you defending your uncle or

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

full well that Rena had

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

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

attending school,

ability to sway him, captivating his attention as she stated,

escaped Waylen’s

his embrace, he pressed his forehead against

from any

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her

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

ceased her

his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing

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

longer withstand

Why did

his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not in the mood

bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of

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