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 arm,

now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you

descended the stairs,

of trepidation,

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 is

shifted

relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to

ached upon witnessing this scene. 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 this,

Waylen scoffed, closing the

desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

no intention of disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door

Waylen cradling Edwin in his

sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her

the stairs, she unlocked the door for

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

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

resemblance and

heart swelled

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

was grappled with a sense of

face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered

carried a

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

Waylen glared at her.

was not 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

him, causing his eyelids to

carefully securing the little boy into his designated

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

smoke, he reluctantly

prolonged silence, he

an hour, the vehicle

disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and

cradling Edwin in

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

nodded, her

she unlocked

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

for Edwin remained undisturbed in

opening her eyes and embracing

facial features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair

swelled

voice a murmur as

grappled with a

laced with brusqueness,

carried a

not discuss it in the presence of the

Waylen glared at her.

not 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 me! This is not my

flicker of tenderness

“Stay with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

their unresolved issues still loomed between

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

action should Rena

still regarded Rena as her sister-in-law,

“Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up

to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her,

escaped Rena’s

hand, whispering, “You should have

comfort solely in

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast,

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

took note of this

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

down to

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the same

her side,

scared! At that

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

with

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

she caught glimpses of him in the

remained a man of refinement and

the innocent

dared not

softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson

eyes, Cecilia nodded in

sought out

Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp providing

hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to his irritability and anger.

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

his

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

cigarette,

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

Rena inquired,

my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed,

it, slowly pressing her

flush spread

defending your uncle or pleading on behalf

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

silent, knowing full well

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

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

family, attending school, getting married, and having his own children

him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all, he shares your

chuckle escaped

his forehead

refrained from any

her gentleness to sway his

enveloped her delicate waist with his arms 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

ceased her playful

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

held depth, subtly disagreeing

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

longer

Why did he start

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was not in the mood for intimacy

master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing that the challenges

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