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.

pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled

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

they descended the stairs, Edwin roused

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

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

shifted

relief washed over him, causing his

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

silently, her voice barely audible as she whispered, “Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad and

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

silence, he

an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

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

she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

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

her

unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

heart swelled with

and then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur

with a sense

her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

carried a

in the presence of the children. We can

Waylen glared at her.

As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke

of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then

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

scoffed, closing the car door behind

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on

vehicle gradually pulled into the

no intention of disturbing Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber.

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his

“Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her

unlocked the

tenderly placing Edwin

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her

and their brown hair mirrored one

swelled

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

with a sense

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

words carried a harsh

implored, “Let’s not discuss it in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

afraid of him as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You

tenderness

“Stay with Cecilia. I

Rena nodded.

issues

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

of action

still regarded Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

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

Rena was about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly

sigh escaped

hand, whispering, “You should have returned earlier. Waylen is

seeking comfort solely in the

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight repast,

well-worn pajamas she had brought

took note of this

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

sat down

no longer exhibited

remained by her side,

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

two years, she had single-handedly raised her child,

fraught with worries over numerous

dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away

glimpses of him in

remained a man of

no longer the innocent and youthful

dared not

to teach him

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out

lit room, with only

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

approached the window, whispering, “Why

silently fixed his

walked over, perched herself on

the cigarette,

asked, “Rena, am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on going

Rena inquired, “Will you

waist and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince

slowly pressing her face

flush spread

silence, he whispered, “Are you defending your uncle or

his waist

well that

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

tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless, let’s

the Fowler family, attending school, getting married,

his attention as she stated, “After all, he

chuckle escaped

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

refrained from any

her gentleness to sway

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

her

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

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing

want you to genuinely feel

no longer withstand

not angry? Why did he start flirting

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

he was not in the mood for

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

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