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

or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself

descended the stairs, Edwin roused from his

hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining

“I am your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your Uncle

shifted to

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into

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

scoffed, closing the car

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled into

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

beheld Waylen cradling

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like

resemblance and their brown hair

swelled with

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

with a sense

laced with brusqueness, “You must have

words carried a

not discuss it in the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

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

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to

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

vehicle silently, her voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the

Waylen scoffed,

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

he pressed down on

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled

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

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia following

Edwin to sleep beside

nodded, her

stairs, she unlocked the door for

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her

and their brown hair mirrored

swelled with

His voice

with

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

words carried a

discuss it in the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This

of tenderness graced Waylen’s

hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will retire to the study for

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still

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

of action should

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare

clung tightly

sigh escaped Rena’s

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

comfort solely in

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast,

the well-worn pajamas she had brought

took note of

voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine.

sat down to

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the same

remained by her side, providing

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

the past two years, she had single-handedly raised

was fraught with

once romantic moments with that man had dissipated

she caught glimpses of him in

a man of refinement

she was no longer the innocent and youthful woman

dared not make any

needs to teach him a lesson but he won’t harm

Cecilia

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in the

lit

ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a

door behind her, Rena approached the window, whispering,

silently fixed his gaze upon

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

the cigarette, leaning against her

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

inquired, “Will

“Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then have me persuade

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her

flush spread across

“Are you defending your uncle

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist

silent, knowing full well that Rena

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

tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

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

ability to sway him, captivating his attention

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

closer into his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly

refrained from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness

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 can genuinely reconcile. Our sexual life should be founded upon mutual love, naturally unfolding, and not for the sake of

her playful

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

held depth, subtly

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

longer

not angry? Why did

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not in the mood for

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

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