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.

seizing his

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 Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself with no alternative but to hastily gather

the stairs,

a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from

to the child’s head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your Uncle Waylen.

gaze shifted

over him, causing his eyelids

securing the little

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

he reluctantly abstained, mindful

prolonged silence, he pressed down on

the vehicle gradually

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

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

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her

the stairs, she unlocked the door

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

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

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled

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

with

face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You

words carried a harsh

it in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound

relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to

witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy

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

Waylen scoffed, closing

smoke, he

silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled into

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 night robe and

beheld Waylen cradling

softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep

nodded, her

the stairs, she unlocked the door

entered, tenderly placing Edwin

for Edwin

eyes and embracing Edwin within her

bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

swelled

voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles his

was grappled with a sense

tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

carried a

not discuss it in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

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

tenderness

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

Rena nodded.

issues still

with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts

of action should

still regarded Rena as her

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

was about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her,

sigh escaped Rena’s

Cecilia’s hand, whispering, “You should have returned

remained silent, seeking comfort solely in

hair and offered, “I’ll prepare something for you to eat. You go ahead and shower. The essentials

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast, Cecilia

well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its

took note

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

down to

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited

remained by her side,

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

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

fraught with worries

moments with that man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away

glimpses of him in the

a man of refinement and

no longer the innocent and youthful woman

not

him a lesson but he won’t harm Edwin.

Cecilia nodded in

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought

lit room, with only

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

approached the window, whispering, “Why have

his gaze

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

extinguished the cigarette, leaning against

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 when

Rena inquired, “Will you

her waist 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

it, slowly pressing her face

flush spread across

you defending your uncle

her head, her arms encircling his waist as

knowing full well that

only person he truly cared

face, Rena initiated a tender kiss and

family, attending school, getting

his

escaped

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

from any

him, utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her playful

his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of

depth,

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

no longer withstand

not angry? Why did he

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.

certain he was not in the mood for intimacy

she settled upon the spacious bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing that the challenges they faced transcended mere

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