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

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 to hastily gather a

descended the stairs,

a hint of trepidation,

tone, “I am your mother’s big brother, and

gaze shifted

him, causing his eyelids

witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car

his desire to smoke, he reluctantly

silence, he pressed down

an hour, the vehicle

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

on the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her

the stairs, she unlocked

care, Waylen entered, tenderly

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in

opening her eyes and embracing Edwin

bore striking resemblance and their

swelled with

then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as he

was grappled with a

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

carried a

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

Waylen glared at her.

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

sense of relief washed over him,

this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully 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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed,

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

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

cradling Edwin in his

voice resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her

the stairs, she unlocked the door

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

and embracing Edwin within her

bore striking resemblance and their

heart swelled

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

with a

his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must

carried a

not discuss it in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage.

tenderness graced Waylen’s

her hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will retire

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still loomed between

the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled

course of action should Rena

regarded Rena as

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

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

sigh escaped

“You should

seeking comfort solely in the

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight

the well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its color faded from

took note of this

quivered as she

down

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the same chattiness as

by her side,

scared! At that time, he

she had single-handedly raised

day was fraught with worries over

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

caught glimpses of

remained a man of refinement and

no longer the innocent

dared not make any

simply whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson but he

eyes, Cecilia nodded

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in the

Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a

The ashtray before him

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

fixed his gaze upon

a different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched

cigarette,

on going to Braseovell, your uncle and Cecilia wouldn’t have had the opportunity to get close.

inquired, “Will you

pinched 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 first

slowly pressing her face

flush spread across

prolonged silence, he whispered, “Are you defending

her arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently,

silent, knowing full well that Rena had

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

tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

grow up within the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and

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

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

he pressed his forehead against hers.

from any

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to sway

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

her playful

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

gaze held depth,

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

no longer withstand

angry? Why did he start

pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep in

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the mood

master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship

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