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.

his arm, her voice filled

the subdued glow, a cloud of darkness enveloped Waylen’s countenance. “You have two options now. Either 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

stairs, Edwin

felt a hint of

in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your Uncle Waylen. Look, your mother

shifted to

over him, causing his eyelids

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

audible as she whispered, “Please,

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

he

a prolonged silence, he pressed down

vehicle gradually pulled

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

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

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you,

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin

Alexis, sensing the movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin

resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled with

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

with a

brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him,

words carried

it in the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

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

over him, causing

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

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

scoffed, closing the car door

desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

silence, he pressed down on

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you, converse

nodded, her

stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin

for Edwin remained

and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured

and

swelled

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

grappled with a sense of

brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk

words carried a

the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

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

tenderness graced Waylen’s

and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still

confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled

course of action should

Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen

Cecilia clung tightly to

sigh escaped Rena’s

hand, whispering, “You should have returned

silent, seeking comfort solely in the

you to eat.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast,

brought along, its

took note

comment, her voice quivered as she

down

withdrawn, she no longer

remained by her

Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time,

raised her child, enduring the hardships of a

fraught with

dissipated like fleeting clouds,

glimpses of him in

man

the innocent and youthful woman

dared not make any

softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson but he won’t harm Edwin.

eyes, Cecilia

Rena sought out

sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a

the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament to

behind her, Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why

silently fixed his gaze upon

usual. Rena walked over, perched herself on his

the cigarette, leaning

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

Rena inquired, “Will you

ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince

deny it, slowly pressing her

spread

defending your uncle or

her arms encircling his waist as she whispered

remained silent, knowing full well that Rena had

furious with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he truly

a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s

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

to sway him, captivating his attention as

escaped

his embrace, he pressed his forehead against

refrained from

utilizing her gentleness to

this matter through physical intimacy? Let me make it clear-even if we engage in intimacy tonight, I will still do what needs to

ceased her playful

to the rapid

held depth,

I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure

longer withstand

he not angry? Why did

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not in the

in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities

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