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.

his

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

the stairs, Edwin

a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from

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

gaze shifted

him, causing his eyelids

scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned his attention to

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

silence, he pressed down on

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

beheld Waylen cradling

sleep beside

nodded, her

stairs, she unlocked the

tenderly placing Edwin upon

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

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

striking resemblance and their

heart swelled

His voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles

was grappled with a sense

to face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You

carried

the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke

over him, causing his eyelids to

proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy

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

scoffed, closing the car

smoke, he reluctantly

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

The sound of the

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his

voice resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her acquiescence

she unlocked the

entered, tenderly

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

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

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

swelled

voice a murmur as

was grappled with a sense of

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

carried a harsh

the presence of the children.

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

tenderness

“Stay with Cecilia. I

Rena nodded.

issues still loomed

at home, their instincts compelled them to find solace in one

of action

still regarded Rena as

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

Cecilia clung

escaped

hand, whispering, “You should

seeking comfort solely in the

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast,

pajamas she had brought along, its color faded from

note

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

sat down

no longer exhibited the

remained by her

“Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he

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

with worries over numerous

that man had dissipated

she caught glimpses of him in the

a man

innocent and

not

teach him a lesson but

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded in

stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp

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

behind her, Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have you smoked so

silently fixed his

than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on

cigarette, leaning against

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

Rena inquired, “Will

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

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her face against

spread across

you defending your uncle or pleading on behalf of

her arms encircling his waist as

well that Rena

was currently furious with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus, Rena purposefully mentioned Edwin to sway

kiss and

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

sway him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After

escaped Waylen’s

his forehead against hers. “But

from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway

and murmured in hushed tones, “Are you attempting to resolve this matter through physical intimacy? 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 upon mutual love, naturally unfolding, and not for the sake of anyone else but rather

her playful

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

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing with

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

no longer withstand

Why did he

embracing her

Rena didn’t refuse.

he was not in the mood

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

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