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

whispered, “I don’t

Waylen chuckled.

days, and he yearned for intimacy with her.

she leaned against his

close for an extended period before finally speaking up. “Don’t accompany me later! My father has

shook her head

replied softly, “No. As Cecilia’s sister-in-law, I must

words escaped her lips,

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

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

blush crept upon Rena’s

pushed his hand away and asserted, “We’re discussing

retreating to the bathroom

and the others arrived at the Fowler

butler, brimming with excitement, rushed in to

Korbyn exclaimed joyfully, turning to his wife. “Cecilia has been away from home for years, and

mirrored

caught sight of a black Maybach parked in the

car

stepped out, holding the hand

widened in

Juliette was left dumbfounded.

servants held their

Korbyn inquired,

dared not meet her father’s gaze as

with anger, itching to reprimand her, but Juliette intervened, tears welling in her eyes. “She has finally returned home. Please calm down! Moreover, there are

shot an intense glare at

had all settled in the living room, Waylen handed Edwin over

overlook this matter just because of the

his sentence, his

to Rena. They shared an uncanny resemblance, with similar facial features, flawless skin

began to wane as the realization hit

sighed softly, “Such ill-fated

noticed the striking resemblance, a profound

were they

He had developed a genuine fondness

tinge of

gaze to his beloved daughter, taking note of

uttered in a hushed voice, “Just stay here! You can’t rely on your brother and sister-in-law indefinitely. They have their own lives. Your mother and I will

accountable, yet a

he ascended the stairs alone,

“You and your brother always make

bit her lip and whispered,

winked at

made his way

study door, which was veiled in a cloud

rarely smoke for Alexis’ well-being.

elated? When have you ever seen me happy? Cecilia has always been prone to shocking actions, not only with Harold but also with Mark! She even had a

tea

cup, placing it in front of Korbyn, and said in a subdued tone, “Last night, I flew

unaware of Cecilia

sigh. “He doesn’t have any feelings for Cecilia,

he had no feelings for her, a cautious man like him wouldn’t have sustained such a relationship with her for over half a year.

to disclose Edwin’s existence to

of raising

Korbyn

why his daughter had become entangled with Mark.

things difficult for Rena. It’s not her fault!

Waylen nodded, “I understand.”

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

because she possesses a kind

they descended

The little one’s visage bore a

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

a loving kiss upon

“Don’t worry, we’ll take

beamed and playfully pinched her cheek. “You truly deserve the

away his hand but Waylen remained unperturbed. He turned to his sister and warned,

up

tad frightened, sought solace

“Why did you

a glance

Fowler family

years had passed and

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

of clothes

during their break, Rena retrieved a card from her bag and placed it in Cecilia’s hand. “Your brother wanted me to give you

to

“Just take it. He loves you

the Fowler family home or my place. Alexis

“Okay,” Cecilia replied.

there was a diamond necklace, exquisitely designed

upon it was an

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

the precious gift, tears

to no longer consider herself an

bustling coffee shop, where

in

in the evening, Rena made her way back to the

a gentle golden hue. The vestibule exuded a

skillfully played the

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

weary legs, Rena set down her bag and

yearned to rush over

mother’s trace but now… She would have to continue

brown locks and earnestly uttered, “Play this piece

unable to

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

Alexis cautiously continued to play the piano, pouring her heart into each

Waylen, “She’s barely four

I have always wanted to apologize to you but, no matter how many times I do, your foot will never

silent, gazing at

was rare, for in the past,

I want her to lead a more comfortable life. Besides… she will be fine

“It’s a rarity to have some favor in Miss Gordon’s

proceeded to discuss Cecilia

As he cradled Rena’s tender feet, he murmured, “I won’t coerce you into anything because of Cecilia. Their affairs are separate from

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