Mark was rendered speechless.

Zoey was struck with shock.

Grabbing the walking stick in her hand, she hurled it at her son. “Tell me, is it true? Is it true? I sensed that something was amiss. You always put on airs in front of Waylen, yet today you remained silent. It turns out you’ve committed something so disgraceful… Today, I shall beat you to death as an apology to her parents.” @

Zoey struck Mark forcefully.

A sharp pain coursing through his back.

Always filial, Mark dared not provoke Zoey’s ire further. Thus, he knelt before her and pleaded, “It is my fault. I failed to control myself. However… I am not the right person for her.”

Zoey stood in stunned silence, unprepared for her son’s admission.

After a prolonged silence, she said in a hushed voice, “You claim a lack of self-control, yet you were with her for half a year. What does it mean? Mark, you are well aware of your own capabilities and charm. It is effortless for a young innocent girl to develop feelings for you. But how can you simply abandon her after toying her feelings? What is she to do… in the days to come?”

Zoey’s disappointment weighed heavily upon her. She rose, intending to depart.

Waylen hurriedly came to her aid.

Zoey gazed at him, her voice filled with tenderness. “Tomorrow, I shall personally travel to Duefron to offer my apologies to your parents and to your sister. This fault lies with Mark. I shall provide your family with an explanation.”

Waylen arrived consumed by anger.

Yet, in this moment, he couldn’t help but relent. Taking the initiative, he spoke up, his voice tinged with regret. “I acted impulsively.”

Zoey shook her head. “What is wrong with you standing up for your sister?”

Waylen’s voice grew softer. “I do not wish to force anything. I merely desire for Mark to make his intentions clear. If he does not harbor genuine feelings for Cecilia, I shall arrange blind dates for her in the future.”

Mark’s heart skipped a beat.

Blind dates…

These two words disrupted his once calm heart.

And what Waylen uttered shattered him.

Waylen composed himself, standing before Mark, delivering his words with conviction. “She may not have spoken but I can sense her profound affection for you, as well as the deep wounds she bears. If you were to see her now, you might not even recognize her… Cecilia spent her childhood as the cherished princess of the Fowler family. She has never washed a dish or performed any household chores, yet she… Yet she…”

Waylen choked with sobs.

Waylen endeavored to regain his composure, his voice barely above a whisper, as he implored, “If you have no desire for her, refrain from disturbing her any further.”

Mark found himself in a tumultuous state of mind.

There was a time… a time when he cherished that unassuming girl.

Yet, he believed he was not the right match for her, leading to their separation.

Now that the past had been laid bare, it wasn’t that he had no inclination to see her. However, even if they were to meet again, nothing would alter the fact that they had parted ways two years prior.

Mark uttered in a hushed tone, “I failed to treat her properly.

Inform her that I am willing to offer any form of compensation she desires.”

Waylen’s gaze grew profound.

With a faint smile, he replied, “The Fowler family seeks no compensation. What I want is nothing more than a word from you, Mr. Evans. Now that you acknowledge that you and she were ill-suited, I find solace. Upon my return, I shall advise my foolish sister to let go and obediently embark on a blind date… Perhaps she may never encounter someone like you again, but it is not arduous to find someone who will genuinely cherish her.”

Having spoken those words, Waylen turned and departed…

Mark stood there, lost in a trance.

Peter pondered for a moment and said softly, “Mr. Evans, please freshen up. The meeting is scheduled to commence later.”

Mark remained in a daze.

And after a lengthy silence, he suddenly erupted in frustration.

“Damn it! I care not for the meeting. Am I not entitled to pursue my own affections freely? Why then, must I still attend such a damn meeting?”

At ten in the morning, Waylen made his return to Duefron, enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere.

The villa stood in utter silence.

Once Alexis had left for school, Rena cradled Edwin in her arms and engaged in a lively conversation with Cecilia.

Observing this, Waylen’s restlessness dissipated significantly.

He fixated his gaze upon Rena for an extended moment, and then confidently took Edwin into his own arms. Turning to Cecilia, he calmly declared, “Now, with Rena’s company, I shall escort you back home!”

Cecilia appeared slightly flustered, her eyes shifting towards Rena.

With a snort, Waylen remarked, “Are you afraid now? Weren’t you afraid when you faced the challenge of giving birth and raising this child alone?”

Cecilia dared not utter a word.

Rena gently grasped Waylen’s arm, tenderly dabbing his handsome face with a tissue. In a hushed tone, she inquired, “Did you go to Czanch to confront my uncle? What transpired between the two of you?”

Her demeanor exuded gentleness and thoughtfulness. Waylen couldn’t help but understand her unspoken thoughts.

He replied nonchalantly, “Yes, I did confront him! However, I didn’t divulge anything about Edwin! If he truly loves Cecilia, he will come to know about it sooner or later..

He couldn’t resist a touch of sarcasm, adding, “Hasn’t he always been all-knowing?”

Rena cast a glance in Cecilia’s direction, the latter unable to retort.

Rena felt sympathy towards her.

As Waylen ascended the stairs to freshen up and change, Rena followed him into the bedroom. She remarked, “It was right of you not to disclose Edwin to him. If he genuinely loves Cecilia, he will eventually find out.”

Waylen proceeded to remove his attire.

Turning his head with a smile, he quipped, “You’re not just defending your uncle but also Cecilia! Rena, how did I not realize this before?”

Rena selected a suit for him and responded, “You need not tease me about it! In truth, it’s none of my business…”

After uttering those words, she found herself enveloped in his embrace.

Her back pressed against the wardrobe.

Waylen placed one hand upon her slender waist, while the other gently caressed her face.

“No, you are Cecilia’s sister-in-law. Help me take care of her, will you?”

Rena wrapped her arms around his neck, a smile gracing her lips.

“Are you not afraid that I might side with my uncle?”

Taking a step closer, Waylen whispered in her ear, “I confronted him and we both injured. Who do you feel sorry for?”

flirted

lips met his, as she whispered, “I don’t sympathize with either

Waylen chuckled.

carried in the past two days, and he yearned for

leaned against his shoulder, gasping

“Don’t accompany me

her head

as she replied

lips, Waylen fell into a

her eyes

her ear and said in a husky voice, “You said you’re Cecilia’s sister-in-law. Rena, am I still your

crept upon Rena’s

his hand away and asserted,

retreating to the bathroom with his

and the others arrived at the Fowler family

butler, brimming with excitement, rushed in to deliver the news,

wife. “Cecilia has been away from home for

excitement mirrored

caught sight

the car

stepped out, holding the hand of a

widened

Juliette was left dumbfounded.

and servants held

silence, Korbyn inquired, “Cecilia, is this

father’s

“She has finally returned home. Please calm down! Moreover, there are so

shot an intense glare

living room, Waylen handed Edwin

you think I will overlook this matter just because of the child? I won’t.

could finish his sentence, his gaze fixated

Rena. They shared an uncanny resemblance, with similar facial

began to wane as the realization hit

softly,

noticed the striking resemblance, a

were they to

gently caressed the little boy’s face. He had developed a genuine fondness for this child, and thus he turned to Waylen and

of sadness engulfed

his gaze to his beloved daughter, taking note of her plain attire, causing his

here! You can’t rely on your brother and sister-in-law indefinitely. They have their own lives. Your mother and I will help take

her accountable, yet a sense of melancholy lingered within

the stairs alone, heading

softly. “You and your brother always make

her lip and

subtly winked

made his way

door, which was veiled in a cloud of

and remarked, “You rarely smoke for Alexis’ well-being. Why are you smoking now? Is it because you’re so elated after Cecilia’s

me happy? Cecilia has always been prone to shocking actions, not only with Harold but also

tea for

said in

had a fight! He’s unaware of

doesn’t have any feelings

like him wouldn’t have sustained such a relationship with her for over half a year. I believe Mark thought

Waylen chose not to disclose Edwin’s existence

capable of

this, Korbyn

entangled with Mark. To add to the complexity, Mark’s niece was the ex-wife of

considerable period of contemplation, Korbyn uttered “Don’t make things difficult for Rena. It’s not her fault! Don’t let it

Waylen nodded, “I understand.”

as he remarked, “Although Rena doesn’t voice it, I can perceive her

she possesses a kind heart.

descended the

arms with utmost tenderness. The little one’s visage bore

later, and you should just leave Edwin here. You can accompany Cecilia to the mall and purchase clothes and

bestowed a loving

in agreement, assuring, “Don’t worry, we’ll take

“You truly deserve

He turned to his sister and warned, “If you dare to run away again, I’ll break

welled up in Cecilia’s

sought solace nestled in

“Why did you frighten Cecilia? Edwin is

and cast a glance at Rena

a meal at the Fowler family residence,

years had passed and Cecilia

displayed great thoughtfulness as she took her to several modest brand stores. The clothing there was not excessively expensive, certainly not as lavish as what Cecilia had been accustomed to

of

placed it in Cecilia’s hand. “Your brother wanted me to give

hesitated to accept

urged, “Just take it. He loves

you can reside in the Fowler family home or my place. Alexis adores

“Okay,” Cecilia replied.

was a diamond necklace, exquisitely designed by

an exceedingly rare and

around Cecilia’s neck and whispered, “Cecilia, I’m overjoyed that you’ve

by the precious gift,

for her to no longer consider herself an

coffee shop, where people came and

her in a comforting

evening, Rena made

golden hue. The vestibule exuded a warm ambiance that was pleasing to

by Waylen, skillfully played the piano

his jacket, revealing his slender frame. Catching sight of Rena, he delicately swirled the contents of his wine glass

her weary legs, Rena set down her bag

rush over

up the piano in pursuit of her mother’s

pressed Alexis’ curly brown locks and earnestly uttered, “Play this piece five

found herself unable to respond,

as despicable. He hadn’t displayed this behavior when he asked her to help him woo

continued to play the piano, pouring her heart into each

anger and amusement, addressing Waylen, “She’s barely four years

“She possesses a remarkable talent, Rena… I have always wanted to apologize to you but, no matter how many times I do, your foot

gazing

for in the past,

pressure on her. I

a rarity to have some favor in Miss Gordon’s

proceeded to discuss Cecilia for

tender feet, he murmured, “I won’t coerce you into anything because of Cecilia. Their

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