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

whispered, “I don’t

Waylen chuckled.

he yearned for intimacy with her. Despite the limited time and the inopportune moment, he gently slipped his hands beneath her clothes, ensuring

she leaned against his

extended period before finally speaking up. “Don’t accompany me later! My father has a volatile temper. It’s inevitable for him

shook her

replied softly,

words escaped her lips, Waylen fell

gaze, her eyes filled

brushed his fingers against her 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? Do we still have a chance

blush crept upon

away and asserted,

her earlobe before retreating to

the others arrived

brimming with excitement, rushed in to deliver

has been away

mirrored her

caught sight of a black Maybach parked in the

opened the car

holding the hand

eyes widened

Juliette was left dumbfounded.

butler and servants held their

a prolonged silence, Korbyn inquired, “Cecilia, is

meet her father’s gaze as she nodded

has finally returned home. Please calm down! Moreover, there are so many people present.

shot an intense

in the living

smoldered. He glared at Waylen and declared, “Do you think I will overlook this matter just because of

sentence, his gaze fixated

eyes shifted to Rena. They shared an uncanny

to wane as the realization hit

softly,

resemblance, a profound sorrow etched

were they to

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

tinge of sadness

to his beloved daughter, taking note of her

on your brother and

accountable, yet a sense

he ascended the stairs alone,

“You and your brother always

lip and

winked

his

which was

window, extinguishing Korbyn’s cigarette, and remarked, “You rarely smoke for Alexis’ well-being. Why are you

me happy? Cecilia has always been prone to shocking actions, not only with Harold but also with Mark! She even had

prepared tea for

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

fight! He’s unaware

let out a sigh. “He doesn’t have

took a sip of tea and replied, “Not really! If 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. I believe Mark thought it was inappropriate for them to

chose not to

capable of raising a

this, Korbyn

his 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 for Rena. It’s not her fault! Don’t let

Waylen nodded, “I understand.”

doesn’t voice it, I can

because she possesses a kind heart. Women always yearn for a

they descended

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

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

loving

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

playfully pinched her cheek. “You truly deserve

sister

up

feeling a tad frightened, sought

for his grandson, Korbyn scolded Waylen, “Why did you

a glance at Rena before driving

the Fowler family residence,

and Cecilia had changed

The clothing there was not excessively expensive, certainly not as lavish as what Cecilia

abundance of clothes for Cecilia

a card from her bag and placed it in Cecilia’s hand. “Your brother wanted

hesitated to accept

Rena urged, “Just take it. He

in the Fowler family home

“Okay,” Cecilia replied.

Rena’s hand, there was a diamond

was an exceedingly rare and exquisite

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

precious gift,

message. Rena wished for her to

bustling coffee shop, where

enveloped her in a

o’clock in the evening, Rena made

casting a gentle golden hue. The vestibule exuded a warm ambiance that was

by Waylen, skillfully played the piano with

revealing his slender frame. Catching sight of Rena, he delicately

weary legs, Rena set down her

yearned to rush over to

had taken up the piano in pursuit of her mother’s trace but now… She would

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

unable

despicable. He hadn’t displayed this behavior when he asked her

to play the piano, pouring her heart

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

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

remained silent, gazing at

rare, for in the

on her. I want her to lead

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

they proceeded to discuss

As he cradled Rena’s tender feet, he

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