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

now. Either come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia

the stairs, Edwin

felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from

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

gaze shifted

washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into

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

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

to smoke, he reluctantly

a prolonged silence, he pressed

an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

The sound of the door

Waylen cradling

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

her

unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

for Edwin remained undisturbed

eyes and embracing Edwin

and their brown

heart swelled with

voice

with a sense of

with brusqueness, “You must

words carried

it in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

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

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to

He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his

voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the time being,

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

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

Waylen cradling Edwin in

“Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her acquiescence

unlocked

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

Alexis, sensing the movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her treasured teddy

resemblance and

swelled

voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles

was grappled with a sense

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

carried a

in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

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!

tenderness graced Waylen’s

with Cecilia. I will retire to the

Rena nodded.

issues still loomed

when confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them to find solace in

of action should

as her sister-in-law, despite

“Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen

about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking

escaped

should

silent, seeking comfort solely in the

you to eat. You go ahead and

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

pajamas she had brought

took note of this

her voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine.

sat down

longer

by her side, providing

At that time, he couldn’t marry me,

single-handedly raised

day was fraught with worries

dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried

glimpses of him

remained a man

no longer the innocent

dared not make any

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

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

entered a dimly lit room, with

behind the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with

approached the window, whispering,

his gaze

held a different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself

the cigarette,

profound 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 and Cecilia wouldn’t have had the

inquired, “Will you

my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then have me persuade my

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing her face

spread

silence, he whispered, “Are you defending your uncle

waist

silent, knowing full well that Rena

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

tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s not bring embarrassment upon

up within the Fowler family, attending school, getting

him, captivating his

escaped

embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly resembles that

from any

him, utilizing her gentleness to sway his

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

ceased her

feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen, it

held depth, subtly disagreeing

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

longer

Why did he

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

he was not

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

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