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.

please!” Cecilia pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled with

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

descended the stairs, Edwin roused

Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet

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

gaze shifted

sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids

carefully securing the

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

scoffed, closing the car

he

prolonged silence, he

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the

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

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

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you,

nodded, her acquiescence

she unlocked

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing

for Edwin remained undisturbed in

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

and their brown hair

swelled with

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

with

tone laced with brusqueness, “You must have

words carried

it in the presence of the children. We can

Waylen glared at her.

the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You

washed over him, causing

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

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

scoffed, closing

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

prolonged silence, he pressed down on the

the vehicle gradually pulled into

an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door

Waylen cradling Edwin in his arms,

Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And you, converse with

her

the stairs, she unlocked the door

care, Waylen entered, tenderly placing Edwin upon

for Edwin remained undisturbed in

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

striking resemblance and their brown hair

heart swelled with

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

with a sense

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

carried a harsh

in the presence

Waylen glared at her.

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

of tenderness graced Waylen’s

with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still loomed

circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts compelled them to find

of action should

still regarded Rena as her sister-in-law,

“Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with

was about to depart, Cecilia clung tightly to

escaped Rena’s

hand, whispering, “You should have returned earlier.

remained silent, seeking comfort

for you to eat. You go ahead and shower. The essentials

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

pajamas she had brought

note of

her voice quivered as she said, “Come

sat down to

no longer

her side,

the meal, Cecilia broke down in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At that time, he

raised her child, enduring

with worries over numerous

romantic moments with that man had dissipated

of him in the

remained a man of refinement

was no longer the innocent and youthful woman

not make any

simply whispered softly, “Waylen needs to teach him a lesson but he won’t harm

Cecilia nodded in

Cecilia’s stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

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

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

silently fixed his

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

cigarette, leaning against her

asked, “Rena, am I a failure? If only I hadn’t insisted on going to Braseovell, your uncle

inquired, “Will you

her waist and replied, “Why don’t you ask my parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me

deny it, slowly

spread

defending your uncle or

arms encircling his waist as

well that

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

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

within the Fowler family, attending

an uncanny ability to sway him, captivating his attention

escaped Waylen’s

he pressed his forehead against hers. “But he truly resembles

refrained from

him, utilizing her

her delicate waist with his arms and murmured in hushed tones, “Are you attempting to resolve this matter 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, naturally unfolding, and not for the sake of anyone

her

warmth emanating from his neck. Listening to the

gaze held depth,

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

could no longer withstand the

not angry? Why did he start flirting with

embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered.

Rena didn’t refuse.

certain he was not

the complexities of

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