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

right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your

they descended the stairs, Edwin roused

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

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

shifted

washed over him,

witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated

audible as she whispered, “Please, for the

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

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

prolonged silence, he pressed

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

Edwin to sleep

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured teddy

resemblance and their

swelled with

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

grappled with

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

words carried a harsh

presence of the children. We can

Waylen glared at her.

the bedroom, she even spoke with

over him, causing

securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned his attention to

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle

air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia following

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight!

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door for

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms

facial features bore striking resemblance and

heart swelled with

His voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles

with

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

words carried a harsh

discuss it in the presence of the children. We can address this matter

Waylen glared at her.

as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with

flicker of tenderness graced Waylen’s

and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will retire

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still loomed

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

course of action should Rena

as her

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

Rena was about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to

sigh escaped Rena’s

Cecilia’s hand, whispering, “You should have returned earlier.

seeking comfort solely

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast, Cecilia

had brought

took note

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

sat down

she no longer exhibited the same chattiness

remained by her side, providing

down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me, and

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

was fraught with

dissipated like fleeting clouds,

she caught glimpses of him

man of

no longer the innocent

dared not make

to teach him a lesson but he won’t harm

eyes, Cecilia nodded in

Rena sought out

Rena entered a dimly lit

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

Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have

his gaze

a different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap and tenderly embraced

cigarette, leaning against

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

Rena inquired, “Will

think I’m easily swayed, so

slowly pressing her face against

flush spread

“Are you defending your

arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently,

silent, knowing full well

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

initiated a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

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

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

escaped

pressed his forehead against hers. “But he

refrained from

him, utilizing her gentleness to

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,

ceased her playful

she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she

gaze held depth, subtly

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

could no longer withstand

angry? Why did

her pajamas, she stood up. However, Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the mood for

she settled upon the spacious bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing that the challenges

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