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.

Cecilia pleaded, seizing his

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

descended the stairs, Edwin roused from his

a hint of trepidation,

gentle touch to the child’s head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s big brother, and that

gaze shifted to

washed over him, causing

He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat,

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

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually

had no 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 gracefully emerged from

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

sleep

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

opening her eyes and embracing Edwin

striking resemblance and

heart swelled

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

with

laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

words carried a

presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

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

sense of relief washed over him, causing his

to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and

“Please, for the time being, don’t inform

scoffed, closing

desire to smoke, he

a prolonged silence, he

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep

nodded, her

unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

was exceptionally comfortable, for

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

bore striking resemblance and their brown

heart swelled with

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

was grappled with a sense

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. We can address this matter

Waylen glared at her.

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

flicker of tenderness graced Waylen’s

her hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

issues still

their instincts compelled them to find solace in one

of action should Rena

regarded Rena as

mind to his anger. Freshen

clung

escaped Rena’s

tenderly patted Cecilia’s hand, whispering, “You should

seeking comfort solely in

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended

brought along, its color faded from numerous

note

quivered as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve prepared your

sat down

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the same chattiness as

remained by her

finishing the meal, Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me,

years, she had single-handedly raised

day was fraught with worries over

that man had dissipated

she caught glimpses of him in the

man of refinement

no longer the innocent and youthful

not

needs to teach him a lesson but he

Cecilia

stability, Rena sought out Waylen

dimly lit room,

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

Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have you

his gaze upon

a different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched

extinguished the cigarette, leaning against her

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 Mark was in the hospital must have fostered

Rena inquired,

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

deny it, slowly pressing her face against

spread

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

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist as she whispered

silent, knowing full well that Rena had discerned his

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

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

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

him, captivating his attention as

escaped

embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers.

from

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness

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

ceased her

warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm

depth, subtly disagreeing with

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

could no longer withstand

he not angry? Why did

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

certain he was not in the mood for

revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing

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