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

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

descended the stairs,

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

am your mother’s big brother, and that

gaze shifted

washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

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

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

scoffed, closing the car door

to smoke, he reluctantly

silence, he pressed

hour, the vehicle

no 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

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

resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi

nodded, her

stairs, she unlocked the

tenderly placing Edwin upon

was exceptionally comfortable, for

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

with a

tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have surmised

carried

implored, “Let’s not discuss 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

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

to the car, carefully securing the

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing

he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

a prolonged silence, he pressed down

half an hour, the vehicle gradually

unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused

staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin in his

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

nodded, her acquiescence

stairs, she unlocked the door

Waylen entered, tenderly

was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

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

features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair

swelled

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

grappled with a

with brusqueness, “You must have surmised which jerk

carried a

not discuss it in the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

the bedroom, she

of tenderness graced Waylen’s

“Stay with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

issues

home, their instincts compelled them

of action

Rena as

the guest room, Rena said softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with

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

sigh escaped Rena’s

whispering, “You should have returned earlier. Waylen is

silent, seeking comfort solely

for you to eat. You go ahead and shower.

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

pajamas she had brought along,

note of

quivered as she said,

down to

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the same

remained by her

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

the past two years, she had single-handedly raised her child, enduring the hardships of a difficult

fraught with worries over numerous

had dissipated like fleeting clouds, carried

caught glimpses of him

man of

she was no longer the innocent

not

softly, “Waylen needs to teach him

Cecilia nodded in

Rena sought

the sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit room, with

sat behind the desk, cigarette in hand. The ashtray before him overflowed with cigarette butts,

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

his gaze

ambiance than usual. Rena walked over, perched herself

cigarette,

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

inquired, “Will you

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

didn’t deny it, slowly pressing

flush spread across

defending

arms encircling his waist as she whispered gently, “I did

remained silent, knowing full well

Mark, and the only person he

initiated a tender kiss and uttered, “Regardless,

the Fowler family, attending school, getting married, and having his own children

him, captivating his attention as she

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

closer into his embrace, he pressed his forehead

from

tenderly kissed him, utilizing her gentleness to

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, naturally unfolding,

her playful

neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of

held 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

could no longer withstand the

not angry? Why did he start flirting

her pajamas, she stood up. However, Waylen pulled her back into his arms, tenderly embracing her in

Rena didn’t refuse.

not in the

spacious bed in the master bedroom, her thoughts revolved around the complexities of her relationship with Waylen, realizing that the challenges they faced transcended mere

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