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.

please!” Cecilia pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled

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

the stairs, Edwin roused

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

head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your

shifted to

over him, causing

carefully securing the little boy

barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

he

half an hour, the vehicle gradually

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

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with

softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her acquiescence

unlocked the door

tenderly placing Edwin upon the

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured

facial features bore striking resemblance and

heart swelled

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

grappled with a sense of

brusqueness, “You must

words carried a

the presence of the children. We can address

Waylen glared at her.

As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This is not my

over him, causing

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

“Please, for

scoffed,

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

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

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked the door

tenderly placing Edwin

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

and embracing Edwin within her arms like

features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

heart swelled

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

grappled with a sense

tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk

words carried a harsh

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

Waylen glared at her.

As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger

flicker of tenderness graced

Cecilia. I will retire

Rena nodded.

their unresolved issues still loomed between

confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them to find solace

action should

still regarded Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare your

about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking solace in

sigh escaped Rena’s

should

silent, seeking comfort solely in the

Cecilia’s hair and offered, “I’ll prepare something for you to eat.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended

had brought along, its

note of this

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

down

longer exhibited

remained by her

scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me,

she had single-handedly raised

with

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away

she caught glimpses of him in the

a man

no longer the innocent and

dared not make

teach him a lesson but

Cecilia nodded

sought out Waylen in

open the sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small wall

before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to his

the window,

fixed his gaze upon

Rena walked over, perched herself on his

the cigarette,

duration. Eventually, in a husky voice, he asked, “Rena, am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your

Rena inquired,

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

slowly

flush spread across

prolonged silence, he whispered, “Are you defending your uncle or pleading on

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

silent, knowing full well that Rena had discerned

the only person he truly cared

handsome face, Rena initiated a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s not

attending school, getting married, and having his own

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

chuckle escaped

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

from any

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway his

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 upon mutual love, naturally unfolding, and not for the sake of anyone else but

her playful

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

depth, subtly disagreeing with

are my wife. I want to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure

longer withstand

did he

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was not in the

bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen,

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