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

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 hastily gather a few garments and depart alongside

descended the stairs, Edwin

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

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

gaze shifted

him, causing

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

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the

he reluctantly abstained,

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

hour, the vehicle

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

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

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

her acquiescence

stairs, she unlocked the

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin

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

and their brown hair mirrored one

heart swelled with

His voice a murmur as he

with a sense

tone laced with brusqueness,

carried a harsh

the presence of the children. We can address

Waylen glared at her.

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

over him, causing his eyelids to

proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy

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

scoffed,

smoke, he reluctantly

a prolonged silence, he pressed

vehicle gradually pulled into

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

on the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked

entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for

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

striking resemblance and their brown hair

swelled

then Edwin’s. His voice

was grappled with a sense of

face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You

carried

discuss it in the presence of the

Waylen glared at her.

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

of tenderness

said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will retire

Rena nodded.

issues

unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them to find

course of action should

as her sister-in-law,

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

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

sigh escaped Rena’s

hand, whispering, “You should have returned

remained silent, seeking comfort solely

something for you to eat. You go ahead and shower. The essentials

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia

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

took note of this

she

sat down

she no longer exhibited the same chattiness as

her

I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t

she had single-handedly raised her child, enduring the hardships

was fraught with

had dissipated

caught glimpses of him in the

a man of

the innocent and

not

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

eyes, Cecilia

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out

a dimly lit

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

the window, whispering,

his

over, perched

the cigarette, leaning against her

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 fostered their emotional

inquired, “Will

you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her face against

spread across

defending

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently, “I did

remained silent, knowing full well

the only person he truly cared about was Edwin.

a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s not bring

the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and having

uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all,

escaped

her closer into his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly

from

utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her playful

the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to

depth, subtly disagreeing

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

longer withstand the

not angry? Why did he start flirting

up. However, Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured,

Rena didn’t refuse.

certain he was not in the mood for

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

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