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

right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself with no alternative but to hastily gather

descended the stairs, Edwin roused from

at Waylen, he felt a hint of

your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your Uncle Waylen. Look,

shifted

him, causing

securing the little boy into his

“Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad and Mom about

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

his desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

prolonged silence, he

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you, converse with

her acquiescence

unlocked the door

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

opening her eyes and embracing Edwin

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

gently caressed Alexis’ head, and then Edwin’s. His voice

grappled with

with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him, haven’t

carried a harsh

in the presence of the children. We can

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! This is not

of relief washed over him,

the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated

barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed,

he

silence, he pressed

half an hour, the vehicle gradually

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

cradling Edwin in

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

her

unlocked the door for

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

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

bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled

Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as he

with a sense of

turned to face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

words carried

Rena implored, “Let’s not discuss it in the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have

flicker of tenderness graced Waylen’s

said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will

Rena nodded.

issues still loomed between

home, their instincts compelled them

action should

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

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

about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to

escaped Rena’s

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

seeking comfort solely in

you to eat. You go ahead and shower.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast, Cecilia

she had brought along,

note of

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

down to

longer exhibited the

by her

meal, Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that

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

was fraught with worries

that man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

glimpses of him

remained a man of refinement

she was no longer the innocent and youthful woman

not make

needs to teach him a

Cecilia nodded in

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought

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

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

approached the window, whispering, “Why have you smoked so

his gaze

ambiance than usual. Rena walked over,

cigarette, leaning

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,

replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince

deny it, slowly pressing her

spread

“Are you defending your uncle or pleading on

her head, her arms encircling his waist as

remained silent, knowing full well that Rena had discerned his

the only person he truly cared

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

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

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

pressed his forehead against hers.

from any

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her playful

feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen, it seems

held depth, subtly disagreeing with

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

could no longer

angry? Why did he start flirting with her

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was not in the mood for intimacy

around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen,

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