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 arm, her voice filled

enveloped Waylen’s countenance. “You have two options now. Either come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to

the stairs,

felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained

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

shifted to

over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

to the car, carefully securing the little boy

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

smoke, he

prolonged silence, he

half an hour, the vehicle

the

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

voice resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep

her

unlocked the door for

entered, tenderly placing

comfortable, for

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

and their brown hair mirrored

heart swelled

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

grappled with

brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him,

words carried a harsh

in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

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

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

to the car, carefully securing the little

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

a prolonged silence, he pressed down

vehicle gradually pulled into the

the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a night

she beheld Waylen cradling

“Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight!

her

the stairs, she unlocked

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

Alexis, sensing the movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

heart swelled

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

with

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

carried a

“Let’s not discuss it in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

the bedroom, she

of tenderness

“Stay with Cecilia. I will retire to the

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still loomed between

unfolding at home, their

of action should Rena

Rena as

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

clung tightly

sigh escaped

whispering, “You should have returned earlier. Waylen

comfort

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its color

took note of

her voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve

sat down

longer exhibited the same chattiness as

by her

finishing the meal, Cecilia 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

with worries over numerous

with that man had dissipated

of him

a man of

the innocent

dared not make any

teach him a

Cecilia nodded

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

dimly lit room, with

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

the window, whispering, “Why have

his

different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself

extinguished the cigarette,

voice, he asked, “Rena, am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your uncle

Rena inquired,

and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily

deny it, slowly pressing her face against

spread

defending

head, her arms encircling his waist as she

knowing full well that Rena

and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus,

tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

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

him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all, he shares your

escaped Waylen’s

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

from any

utilizing her gentleness to

Let me make it clear-even if 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 founded

her playful

she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the

held depth, subtly

wife. I want to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every moment spent with me I want every

no longer

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 murmured, “Sleep in the master

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not

bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the

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