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

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

stairs, Edwin

sleepily at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained

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

shifted

of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

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

whispered, “Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad

scoffed, closing the car

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

he pressed down on

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into

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

beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in

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

nodded, her

the stairs, she unlocked the door

entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

eyes and embracing Edwin within her

resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

heart swelled with

voice a murmur

was grappled with a sense

his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have

words carried

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

Waylen glared at her.

afraid of him as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke

washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

securing the little boy into his designated seat, and

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

you afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually

her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned

Waylen cradling Edwin

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you,

nodded, her acquiescence

stairs, she unlocked the door

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

and embracing Edwin within

bore striking resemblance and

heart swelled with

Edwin’s. His voice a murmur

was grappled with a sense of

brusqueness,

words carried a harsh

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

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

of tenderness graced Waylen’s

Cecilia. I will retire

Rena nodded.

issues still loomed between

at home, their instincts compelled them to find solace

action should

as her

softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare

clung tightly to her, seeking solace

escaped

“You should have returned earlier.

comfort solely in

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia

had brought along, its color faded from numerous

took note

she refrained from comment, her voice quivered as she

sat down

no longer

by her side,

At that time, he couldn’t marry me, and now I’m almost

single-handedly raised her

day was fraught with worries

romantic moments with that man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

she caught glimpses of

remained a man of refinement and

no longer the innocent and youthful woman

dared not make

whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson but he

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia

ensuring Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in the

door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp providing

in hand. The ashtray before him overflowed

Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why have you smoked so

fixed his

a different ambiance than usual. Rena walked over,

the cigarette,

I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your uncle and Cecilia wouldn’t have had the opportunity to

Rena inquired, “Will you

It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince

didn’t deny it, slowly

spread

“Are you defending your

head, her arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently, “I did it for

well

person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus, Rena purposefully mentioned Edwin to sway his

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

family, attending school, getting married, and having

his attention

escaped

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

refrained from any

him, utilizing her gentleness

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 love,

ceased her

neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat,

depth, subtly

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

no longer withstand

not angry? Why did he start flirting with

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 the mood for intimacy

she settled upon the spacious bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities

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