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.

Cecilia pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled

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 a few garments and

descended the stairs, Edwin roused

a hint of

head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s big brother,

shifted

of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

upon witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned

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

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

he

silence, he

half an hour, the vehicle

the door opening and

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

“Allow Edwin to sleep beside

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon the

comfortable, for Edwin remained

her eyes and embracing Edwin

bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

swelled with

then Edwin’s. His voice

was grappled with a sense of

to face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have

words carried

it in the presence of the children. We can

Waylen glared at her.

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!

him, causing his

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

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

his desire to smoke, he

prolonged silence, he pressed down

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into

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

she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight!

her

stairs, she unlocked

tenderly placing Edwin

exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her

striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

swelled with

voice a murmur as

with a sense of

face her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk fathered him, haven’t

carried a

the presence of the children. We can address this matter

Waylen glared at her.

as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom,

tenderness graced

“Stay with Cecilia. I will retire to the study for a

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still loomed

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

course of action

still regarded Rena as her

his

Rena was about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to her, seeking solace

escaped

whispering, “You should have returned earlier. Waylen is

seeking comfort

to eat. You

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight

the well-worn pajamas she had brought

took note of

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

sat down to

no longer exhibited the same chattiness

her side, providing

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

raised her child, enduring the hardships of a

day was fraught with

had dissipated

glimpses of him in

a man of refinement and

no longer the innocent and youthful woman she

not

whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a

eyes, Cecilia nodded

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp providing

hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts, a testament

the door behind her, Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have you

silently fixed his gaze

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

the cigarette,

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 opportunity to get close. The days when Mark was in the hospital must have fostered their emotional

inquired, “Will

It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first and then

it, slowly

flush spread across

a prolonged silence, he whispered, “Are you defending your uncle or pleading on

encircling his waist as she

knowing full well that Rena had discerned his

Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was

his handsome face, Rena initiated a tender kiss and

attending school, getting married, and having his own children

to sway him, captivating his attention as she stated, “After all, he shares

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

closer into his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers.

refrained from

him, utilizing her gentleness to

intimacy tonight, I will still do what needs to be done afterward. Moreover, I hope we can genuinely

ceased her playful

to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen, it seems

depth, subtly disagreeing with

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

could no longer withstand

angry? Why did he start flirting with her

into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep in the master

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the

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

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