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?”

playfully flirted

she whispered, “I don’t

Waylen chuckled.

due to the emotional burden he had carried in the past two days, and he yearned for intimacy with her. Despite the limited time and the inopportune moment, he gently slipped his

against his shoulder,

her tenderly, holding her close for an extended period before finally speaking up. “Don’t accompany me later! My father has a volatile

shook her head

replied softly, “No. As Cecilia’s

lips, Waylen fell into a deep

gaze, her eyes filled with concern. “What’s the

voice, “You said you’re Cecilia’s sister-in-law. Rena, am I still

crept upon Rena’s

pushed his hand away and

playfully pinched her earlobe before retreating to

and the others arrived at the Fowler family

rushed in to deliver the

has been away from home for years, and

excitement mirrored

swiftly made their way outside and caught sight of a black Maybach parked in the drive

car door for

holding the hand of a two-year-old

eyes widened

Juliette was left dumbfounded.

butler and servants held their breath in

silence, Korbyn inquired, “Cecilia,

father’s gaze as

but Juliette intervened, tears welling in her eyes. “She has finally returned home. Please calm down! Moreover, there are so many people present. Spare Cecilia and the child

intense glare at

in the living room, Waylen handed Edwin over to

think I will overlook this matter just because of the child?

could finish his sentence, his gaze fixated

uncanny resemblance,

to wane as the

sighed softly, “Such ill-fated

the striking resemblance, a profound sorrow etched upon her beautiful

were they

extended his hand and gently caressed the little boy’s face. He had developed a genuine fondness for this child, and thus

of

daughter, taking note of her plain attire, causing his heart

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 care of the

didn’t hold her accountable, yet a sense

he ascended the stairs alone, heading

your brother

and whispered, “Mom, I’m

subtly winked at

his

door, which was

smoke for Alexis’ well-being.

happy? Cecilia has always been prone to shocking actions,

prepared tea for

of Korbyn, and said in a subdued tone, “Last night,

had a fight! He’s unaware of Cecilia having a

a sigh. “He doesn’t have any feelings

such a relationship with her for

to disclose Edwin’s

of

this, Korbyn fell

with Mark. To add to the complexity, Mark’s niece was the

a considerable period of contemplation, Korbyn uttered “Don’t make things difficult for Rena. It’s

Waylen nodded, “I understand.”

voice it,

she possesses a kind heart. Women

they descended

his arms with utmost tenderness. The little one’s visage bore a striking resemblance to Alexis

suggested, “Waylen is heading to the company later, and you should just leave Edwin here. You can accompany Cecilia to the mall and purchase clothes and other things for both

bestowed a loving kiss upon

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

“You truly deserve the title of

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

welled up

feeling a tad frightened, sought solace nestled in Korbyn’s

grandson, Korbyn scolded Waylen, “Why did you

a glance at Rena before

a meal at the Fowler family residence, Rena

had passed and Cecilia had

stores. The clothing there was

of

placed

hesitated to

urged, “Just take it. He loves

the Fowler family home or my place.

“Okay,” Cecilia replied.

was a diamond necklace,

was an exceedingly rare

placed it around Cecilia’s neck and whispered, “Cecilia, I’m overjoyed that

precious gift, tears

Rena’s message. Rena wished for her to no longer consider herself an outsider-she was

coffee shop, where people came and

enveloped her in a

nine o’clock in the evening, Rena made

hall, casting a gentle golden hue. The vestibule exuded a warm ambiance that was pleasing to the

accompanied by Waylen, skillfully played

of Rena, he delicately swirled the contents of his wine glass and inquired, “How was your shopping

legs, Rena set down her

yearned to rush over to

mother’s

brown locks and earnestly uttered, “Play this

found herself unable to respond,

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

continued to play the piano, pouring

addressing Waylen, “She’s

a hushed and gentle tone, “She possesses a remarkable talent, Rena… I have always wanted to

silent, gazing at

a look from her was rare, for in the past, she had diligently

“Even so, don’t exert too much pressure on her. I

have some

they proceeded to

in deep contemplation. As he cradled Rena’s tender feet, he murmured, “I won’t coerce you into

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