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.

pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled with

come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice

descended the stairs, Edwin roused

felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed,

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

gaze shifted to

of relief washed over him, causing

the car, carefully securing the little boy into

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

Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind

desire to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle

her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing

staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms, with

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

nodded, her acquiescence

unlocked the

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed

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

striking resemblance and their brown

swelled with

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

was grappled with

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

carried

discuss it in the presence of the children. We can address

Waylen glared at her.

she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound

washed over him,

securing the little

audible as she whispered, “Please, for the time

now?” Waylen scoffed,

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of

a prolonged silence, he

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled

her thoughts. The sound of the

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

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

nodded, her acquiescence

stairs, she unlocked the door

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

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

features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair

swelled

Edwin’s. His voice

with a sense of

with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which

carried

discuss it in the presence of the

Waylen glared at her.

cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom,

tenderness

Cecilia. I will retire to the study for

Rena nodded.

issues still

confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts

course of action

Rena as her

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

Rena was 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 is truly

silent, seeking comfort solely

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast,

brought along, its color

note

refrained from comment, her voice quivered as she

sat down

she no longer exhibited

by her side, providing

broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he couldn’t marry me,

she had single-handedly raised her child, enduring the

with worries

man had dissipated

she caught glimpses of him in

a man of

innocent and

not

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

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia

stability, Rena sought out Waylen in the

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

behind the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him

behind her, Rena approached the window, whispering, “Why

silently fixed his

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

extinguished the cigarette, leaning

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

Rena inquired, “Will you

and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so

slowly pressing her face against

spread across Waylen’s

you defending

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist as she

full well that Rena

currently furious with Cecilia and Mark, and the only person he truly cared about was Edwin. Thus, Rena purposefully mentioned Edwin to sway

a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

family, attending school, getting married,

him, captivating his attention as she

escaped Waylen’s

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

from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness

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

ceased her playful

from his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat, she whispered, ““Waylen,

depth, subtly disagreeing

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

longer

Why did

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

not

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

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