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,

come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you

the stairs, Edwin

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

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

shifted to

sense of relief washed over him, causing

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,

Waylen scoffed, closing the

to smoke, he reluctantly abstained,

prolonged silence, he pressed down on

hour, the vehicle gradually pulled into the tranquil

Rena, yet an air of unease pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling

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

nodded, her

she unlocked the door

tenderly placing

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained

and embracing Edwin

bore striking resemblance and

heart swelled with

and then Edwin’s. His voice a

with a sense of

brusqueness, “You must have

carried a harsh

not discuss it in the presence of the children. We can address this

Waylen glared at her.

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

of relief washed over him,

car, carefully securing the little boy into his

whispered, “Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad and Mom about this,

Waylen scoffed, closing

he reluctantly abstained,

he pressed down on

vehicle gradually pulled

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

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

voice resonated softly, “Allow Edwin to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door

tenderly placing Edwin upon the

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for Edwin remained undisturbed in his

awakened, opening her eyes and embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging

features bore striking resemblance and their brown hair mirrored

swelled

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

grappled with a sense

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

words carried a harsh

presence of the children. We can address this

Waylen glared at her.

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

flicker of tenderness graced

Cecilia. I will retire to the

Rena nodded.

truth, their unresolved issues still

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

course of action

regarded Rena as

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

was about to depart, Cecilia clung

escaped

“You should have

seeking comfort solely

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

Rena prepared the midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

wore the well-worn pajamas she had brought along, its color faded from

note of

comment, her voice quivered as she said, “Come and

down

withdrawn, she no longer exhibited the

by her side,

in tears. “Rena, I’m scared! At

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

day was fraught with worries over numerous

man had dissipated

glimpses of

man of refinement and

was no longer the innocent and youthful woman

not make any

him a lesson but he won’t harm Edwin.

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia nodded in

stability, Rena sought out Waylen in

sturdy door, Rena entered a dimly lit

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

Rena approached the window,

his gaze

Rena walked over, perched herself on his lap

the cigarette,

on going

inquired,

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

deny it, slowly pressing

spread across Waylen’s

defending your uncle

shook her head, her arms encircling his waist as she

silent, knowing full well that Rena had

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

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

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

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

chuckle escaped Waylen’s

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

refrained from

her

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 else

ceased her

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

held depth, subtly

want to respect you! I want you to genuinely feel at ease and treasure every

could no longer withstand

not angry? Why did he start flirting

into his arms, tenderly embracing her in a passionate kiss that lingered. He murmured, “Sleep in the

Rena didn’t refuse.

was certain he was not in the mood for intimacy

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

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