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

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

Waylen chuckled.

had carried in the past two days, and he yearned for intimacy with her. Despite the limited time and the inopportune

leaned against his shoulder,

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

her

replied softly, “No. As

those words escaped her lips, Waylen fell

lifted her gaze, her eyes

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

blush crept

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

retreating to the bathroom with his

and the others

to deliver the news, “Miss Fowler has

joyfully, turning to his wife. “Cecilia has been away from home for years, and she’s finally

excitement mirrored her

their way outside and caught sight of a black Maybach

opened the car door

holding the

eyes widened

Juliette was left dumbfounded.

held

a prolonged silence, Korbyn inquired, “Cecilia, is

not meet her father’s gaze as she nodded

her eyes. “She has finally returned home. Please calm down! Moreover, there

shot an intense glare at

settled in the living room,

declared, “Do you think I will overlook this matter just because of the

could finish his sentence, his gaze fixated

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

anger began to wane as the realization

sighed softly,

striking resemblance, a profound sorrow etched upon

were they to

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

tinge of sadness

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

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

didn’t hold her accountable, yet a sense

the stairs alone,

your brother always

bit her lip and whispered,

winked

made his

study door, which was veiled in

“You rarely smoke for Alexis’ well-being. Why are you smoking now? Is it

sneered, “I’m elated? When have you ever seen me happy? Cecilia has always been prone to shocking actions, not only

prepared tea for

and said in a subdued tone, “Last night, I flew to Czanch and

a fight! He’s unaware

let out a sigh. “He doesn’t have

If he had no feelings for her, a cautious man like him wouldn’t have sustained such a

Waylen chose not to disclose Edwin’s existence to

were capable of

Korbyn

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

period of contemplation, Korbyn uttered “Don’t make things difficult

Waylen nodded, “I understand.”

Rena doesn’t voice it, I can perceive her desire for Cecilia to

she possesses a kind heart. Women

they descended the

utmost tenderness. The little one’s visage bore a striking resemblance

is heading to the company later, and you should just leave Edwin here. You can accompany Cecilia to the mall

loving kiss upon

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

her cheek. “You truly deserve the

his hand but Waylen remained unperturbed. He turned to his sister and warned, “If you dare to

up

sought solace

scolded Waylen, “Why did you frighten Cecilia? Edwin is

cast a glance at Rena

the Fowler family residence,

had passed and Cecilia had changed a

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

of clothes

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

hesitated to accept

take it. He loves

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

“Okay,” Cecilia replied.

a diamond necklace, exquisitely designed by a renowned

an

placed it around Cecilia’s neck and whispered, “Cecilia,

the precious gift, tears

to no longer consider herself an

the bustling coffee shop, where people came and went,

enveloped her in a comforting

Rena made her way back to the

muted glow emanated from the hall, casting a gentle golden hue. The vestibule exuded a warm

accompanied by Waylen, skillfully played the

refined three-piece suit, Waylen had removed his jacket, revealing his slender frame. Catching sight of Rena, he delicately swirled the contents of his wine

down her bag and settled herself

yearned to rush

of her mother’s trace but now… She

brown locks and earnestly uttered, “Play this piece five

found herself unable

despicable. He hadn’t displayed this behavior when

to play the piano, pouring her

of anger and amusement, addressing Waylen, “She’s barely four years old. Why do you push her

Rena… I have always wanted to apologize to you but, no matter how many times I do, your foot will never fully recover. That’s why I desire Alexis to have another choice

silent, gazing at

the past, she

prolonged moment, she whispered, “Even so, don’t exert too much pressure on her. I want her to lead a more comfortable life. Besides… she

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

shifted and they proceeded to

As he cradled Rena’s tender feet, he murmured, “I won’t coerce

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