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,

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 with no alternative but to hastily gather a few garments and depart

they descended the stairs, Edwin roused

at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation,

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

shifted

him, causing his eyelids

securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned

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

now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful

he

an hour, the vehicle

pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the

cradling Edwin in his

softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside

nodded, her

she unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin

resemblance and their brown hair

heart swelled with

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

was grappled with a

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

words carried a

it in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

not afraid of him as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage.

over him, causing

securing the little

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the

his desire to smoke, he

silence, he pressed down on the

half an hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

intention 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 robe

cradling Edwin in his arms, with

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside

her acquiescence

unlocked

utmost care, Waylen entered, tenderly

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in

her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms

and

heart swelled

His voice a murmur as he said, “He resembles his

was grappled with

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

carried a

in the presence of the children. We

Waylen glared at her.

Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound

flicker of tenderness graced Waylen’s

hand and said, “Stay with Cecilia. I will retire

Rena nodded.

unresolved issues still loomed between

when confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their

action should

regarded Rena as her sister-in-law, despite

mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare your favorite

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

escaped Rena’s

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

remained silent, seeking comfort solely

prepare something for you to

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia

pajamas she had brought along, its color

note of this

voice quivered as she said, “Come and dine. I’ve

down to

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited

her

meal, Cecilia broke down 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

was fraught with

dissipated

glimpses of

man of refinement and

she was no longer the innocent and youthful woman

dared not make any

needs to teach him a lesson but he won’t harm Edwin.

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded in

stability, Rena sought out

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

hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts,

the window, whispering, “Why have you smoked so

his gaze

Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap and tenderly embraced

the cigarette, leaning against her

one another in profound silence, they sought solace for 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

Rena inquired, “Will

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

deny it, slowly pressing her

flush spread

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

encircling his waist as she whispered

well that Rena had discerned his

furious with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he

a tender kiss

family, attending school, getting

ability to sway him, captivating his attention

chuckle escaped

her closer into his embrace, he pressed his forehead

refrained from any

her

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

her

upon his shoulder, she could feel the warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat,

held depth, subtly

You are my wife. I want to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every moment spent with

could no longer withstand

not angry? Why did he start flirting with her

tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He

Rena didn’t refuse.

certain he was not

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

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