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.

his arm, her voice filled

subdued 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

descended the stairs, Edwin roused

of trepidation, yet

gentle touch to the child’s head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, “I am your mother’s

gaze shifted

relief washed over him, causing

He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated

“Please, for the time being, don’t inform Dad

scoffed, closing the car door

he reluctantly abstained, mindful

a prolonged silence, he pressed down on

an hour, the vehicle

pervaded her thoughts. The sound of the door opening and closing roused her from slumber. She donned a

the staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling Edwin

to sleep beside Lexi tonight! And

her

she unlocked the

entered, tenderly

mattress was exceptionally comfortable, for

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

and their brown hair mirrored

heart swelled

voice a murmur as he said,

was grappled with a sense

her, his tone laced with brusqueness, “You must

carried

Rena implored, “Let’s not discuss it in the presence of the children. We can

Waylen glared at her.

longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at

over him, causing his eyelids to flutter

the car, carefully securing the little boy into

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

afraid now?” Waylen scoffed, closing the car door

smoke, he reluctantly abstained, mindful of Edwin’s

he pressed down on

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 a night robe

staircase, she beheld Waylen cradling

to sleep beside

nodded, her acquiescence

the stairs, she unlocked the door

tenderly placing Edwin upon

comfortable, for Edwin

embracing Edwin within her arms like hugging her

resemblance and their

swelled

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

with

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

carried a

the presence of the children.

Waylen glared at her.

as before. However, Rena no longer cowered before him. As she exited the bedroom, she even spoke with newfound courage. “You shouldn’t have directed your anger at

tenderness graced

and said, “Stay with Cecilia.

Rena nodded.

their unresolved issues still loomed between

confronted with the circumstances unfolding at home, their instincts

course of action should

regarded Rena as her sister-in-law,

softly, “Pay no mind to his anger. Freshen up with a shower first. I’ll prepare

clung tightly to her, seeking solace in her

sigh escaped

should have returned earlier. Waylen

remained silent, seeking comfort

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

“Alright,” replied Cecilia.

midnight repast, Cecilia descended the

she had brought along,

note of this

quivered as she said, “Come and

sat down

she no longer exhibited the same chattiness

remained by her side,

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

two years, she had single-handedly raised her child,

day was fraught with worries over numerous

had dissipated like

caught glimpses of him in

a man

no longer the innocent and youthful woman she

not make any

needs to teach him a lesson but he

tear-filled eyes, Cecilia

sought out Waylen in

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

before him overflowed

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

fixed his

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

cigarette, leaning

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

inquired, “Will you

parents? It appears you think I’m easily swayed, so you want to convince me first

slowly pressing her

flush spread

whispered, “Are you defending your uncle or pleading on

her arms encircling his waist as

silent, knowing full well

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

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

attending school, getting married, and having his own children

captivating his attention as

chuckle escaped

embrace, he pressed his

refrained from any

kissed him, utilizing her gentleness

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

her

his neck. Listening to the rapid rhythm of his heartbeat,

depth,

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

longer withstand the

he not angry? Why did

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

Rena didn’t refuse.

he was not in

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

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