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, her

the 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

stairs, Edwin roused from his

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

am your mother’s big brother,

gaze shifted

washed over him,

scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat,

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

Waylen scoffed,

desire to smoke, he reluctantly

he pressed down on the

vehicle gradually pulled into

no intention of disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you, converse with

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in

and embracing Edwin within her arms like

features bore striking resemblance and their brown

heart swelled with

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

with

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

words carried a

not 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 spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed

over him, causing his

scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his

as she whispered, “Please, for the time being,

scoffed, closing

he

silence, he pressed down on the

an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled

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

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia following

to sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her

unlocked

entered, tenderly placing

exceptionally comfortable, for

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

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown

swelled

Edwin’s. His voice

with a

laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which

words carried a harsh

discuss it in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

was not 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!

flicker of tenderness graced

said, “Stay with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still

at home, their

action should Rena

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite the

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

depart, Cecilia clung

escaped Rena’s

“You should

seeking comfort solely in

to

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast, Cecilia descended

brought along, its

took note

comment, her voice quivered as she

sat down

she no longer exhibited the same

her side,

“Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t

raised her child, enduring the hardships of a

fraught with worries

dissipated like fleeting clouds,

she caught glimpses of him in

remained a man

no longer the innocent and youthful woman she once

dared not make

whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson

Cecilia

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen

the sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit

ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to

her, Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have

silently fixed his

ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap

cigarette, leaning against her

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 Cecilia

inquired,

playfully pinched her waist and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to

it, slowly pressing her face against

flush spread

a prolonged silence, he whispered, “Are you defending your uncle

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist

knowing full well that Rena

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

initiated a tender kiss

the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and having his own children

an uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all, he shares your

escaped

his embrace, he pressed his forehead

refrained from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness

intimacy? Let me make it clear-even if we engage in intimacy tonight, I will still do what needs

ceased her

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

held depth, subtly disagreeing

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

could no longer withstand the

Why did he start flirting with

arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep in the master bedroom with

Rena didn’t refuse.

was not

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

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