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.

seizing his arm, her voice filled

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

descended the stairs, Edwin roused from

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

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

gaze shifted

relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

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

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

a prolonged silence, he pressed down

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a night robe and gracefully emerged from the

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you,

nodded, her

the stairs, she unlocked the door

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

the movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing

striking resemblance and

swelled with

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

grappled with

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

words carried a

“Let’s not discuss it in the presence of the children. We can address

Waylen glared at her.

the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at

over him,

car, carefully securing

as she whispered, “Please,

scoffed, closing the car door

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

he pressed

an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked

entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

the mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

sensing the movement, awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like

and their brown

swelled

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

was grappled with

face her, his tone laced with brusqueness,

words carried a

the presence of

Waylen glared at her.

exited the bedroom, she even spoke

of tenderness

grasped her hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will

Rena nodded.

issues still loomed

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

of action

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

room, Rena said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower

about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking solace in her

sigh escaped Rena’s

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

remained silent, seeking comfort solely

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight

the well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its color

took note

she refrained from comment, her voice quivered as she said,

sat down

longer exhibited the same chattiness

by her side, providing

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

past two years, she had single-handedly raised her child, enduring the

with worries over numerous

that man had dissipated like fleeting

glimpses of him in the

man

longer the innocent and youthful woman

not make any

teach him a lesson but he

eyes, Cecilia nodded in

Rena sought out Waylen

a dimly lit room, with only a small wall

hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts,

the door behind her, Rena approached the

silently fixed his

ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched

cigarette, leaning

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

Rena inquired,

easily swayed, so you want to convince

it, slowly

spread across

defending your

her head, her arms encircling his waist as she whispered

full well that Rena had

and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus,

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

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

him, captivating his attention as she

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers.

refrained from

utilizing her gentleness to

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

ceased her playful

to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered,

depth, subtly

respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every moment spent with me I want every

longer withstand

Why did he start flirting with her

smoothing 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

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not in

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

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