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

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 with no alternative but to hastily gather a few garments

descended the stairs,

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

“I am your mother’s big brother, and that makes me your Uncle Waylen. Look, your

gaze shifted to

of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

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

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

scoffed, closing the car door behind

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

he pressed down on the

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into

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

cradling Edwin in his arms,

sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

nodded, her

stairs, she unlocked the door for

entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

for Edwin

and embracing Edwin within

features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored one

heart swelled

His voice a murmur as he

grappled with a sense of

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

words carried a

in the presence of the children. We can address

Waylen glared at her.

cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at me! This

relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

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

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

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

he reluctantly abstained, mindful

silence, he pressed down

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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 robe and gracefully emerged from

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with Cecilia following

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you,

her acquiescence

unlocked the door

Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

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

resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

swelled

gently caressed Alexis’ head, and then Edwin’s. His voice a murmur as

was grappled with

turned to face her, his tone laced with brusqueness,

carried

the presence of the children. We can address this

Waylen glared at her.

the bedroom,

tenderness

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

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still

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

of action should

still regarded Rena as

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

depart, Cecilia clung

escaped

whispering, “You should

comfort solely in the

gently smoothed Cecilia’s hair and offered, “I’ll prepare something for you to

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

she had brought along, its color

took note

as she said,

sat down

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited

remained by her side,

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

years, she had single-handedly raised her

with worries

man had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried away by the

caught glimpses of

remained a man of

was no longer the innocent and youthful woman she once

dared not make any

simply whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson

Cecilia

stability, Rena sought out Waylen

open the sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with only a small wall lamp

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

the door behind her, Rena approached the window,

silently fixed his gaze

walked over, perched herself

extinguished the cigarette, leaning

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

inquired, “Will you

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

deny it, slowly pressing her face

flush spread across Waylen’s

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

waist as she whispered gently,

knowing full well

currently furious with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was

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

attending school, getting married, and having his own

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

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

into his embrace, he pressed his forehead against hers.

refrained from

him, utilizing her

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

ceased her playful

head upon his shoulder, she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen, it seems you possess exceptional self-control

gaze held depth, subtly disagreeing

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

no longer withstand the

not angry? Why did he

However, Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not in the

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

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