Waylen was taken aback.

Rena took his hand and placed it gently on her belly. “Are you too overwhelmed with joy to speak?”

They had been intimate so often; having a child was only natural.

After a while, Waylen finally found his voice. He delicately touched her flat belly, knowing that it was too early to feel anything since Rena had just become pregnant but he wanted to connect with the existence of their baby.

Slowly, he half-knelt closer to her.

Rena’s heart warmed; no woman could resist the closeness of her man. Though he didn’t say a word, she could sense his immense happiness.

“Now put the noodles into bowls before they get soggy.”

Waylen didn’t want to move.

With slender fingers, Rena tenderly brushed against his handsome face, reminding him, “If we do have another child, don’t neglect Alexis.”

Waylen chuckled.

“Impossible! I’ll take great care of all three of you.”

Then, he scooped Rena up and placed her gently on the hall sofa.

After settling her down, he eagerly gazed at her belly.

Rena patted his hand and said, “Go put the noodles in bowls and warm up Alexis’ milk.”

Waylen leaned in and kissed her softly. “Thank you, Rena.”

He proceeded to the kitchen and finished his tasks just in time for Cecilia’s arrival.

Cecilia entered the villa, tears streaming down her face…

Shaking the baby bottle, Waylen asked, “Has that old man been bothering you again?” ©

Not wanting to dwell on the topic, Rena suggested, “I think Alexis is about to fall asleep.

Why don’t you give her the milk?”

Waylen’s eyes held a deep and meaningful gaze.

He remained silent, strolling slowly to the second floor to take care of Alexis

Cecilia grumbled for a while, but eventually, she settled at the table to eat the noodles, sniffling softly.

Under the gentle glow of the dim light, her cheeks turned slightly rosy and the tip of her nose glistened with sweat.

Rena understood why her uncle couldn’t get over Cecilia.

Immersed in his high-ranking role, day in and day out, he was just devising intricate plans.

With someone as simple and innocent as Cecilia at his side, he could finally unwind and relax.

“Please, take your time with your meal,” Rena advised.

Though Cecilia was actually two years older than her, Rena regarded her with a gaze akin to that of an older sister looking at a younger sibling. ©

Cecilia polished off the noodles swiftly.

Her reliance on Rena was evident. Despite Rena and Mark being family, Cecilia couldn’t help but lean on Rena for support.

Once Alexis had finised her milk and dozed off, Waylen descended the stairs to find his sister resting her head on Rena’s lap. Playfully, he rapped Cecilia’s head and quipped, “Don’t use your sister-in-law’s lap as a pillow.”

Rena interjected, “It’s fine, really.”

Waylen’s eyes held a depth that discouraged further objections.

Scooping up his sister, Waylen sat opposite Rena, still holding the baby bottle. He said to his sister earnestly, “If you can’t get over him completely, try to manage. But if you’re not willing to, take our parents’ advice and find a good guy to be with.”

Cecilia lowered her gaze, remaining silent.

Waylen continued, “Having a relationship is not against the law. Or are you afraid that he’ll be upset and won’t marry you if you date someone else?”

“No,” Cecilia quickly denied.

“You better not be. Otherwise, you’d be selling yourself short.” Waylen scoffed.

He then headed to the kitchen to clean the baby bottle, carefully disinfecting it in the sterilization cabinet. ©

Cecilia’s eyes widened in surprise…

As night descended, Rena wrestled with restlessness.

Waylen turned to her and softly asked, “Can’t sleep?”

Rena admitted to her sleeplessness.

Recognizing her concern for Cecilia, he let out a sigh. “Rena, don’t coddle Cecilia too much.

She’s an adult and should handle her own affairs, not rely on her brother and sister-in-law to make decisions for her. If you always indulge her, when will she really grow up?”

Rena found his words reasonable.

Nestling into his embrace, she cherished the warmth of his body and whispered,

“Accompany me to the hospital tomorrow. I won’t feel at ease until seeing a doctor.”

Waylen leaned in and kissed her tenderly.

He had made sure Jazlyn kept his schedule open. He would be by Rena’s side throughout the entire day tomorrow.

The next morning, they dropped Alexis off at kindergarten.

Helping Rena into the car with thoughtfulness, Waylen ensured Alexis was comfortably seated in her child’s chair, her curious eyes wide open.

Rena settled herself.

inquired gently, “Ils

was visibly

and smiled, “I never said

pride for having such

She tenderly kissed her daughter and

didn’t harbor

If there were more little toys at home, she would happily invite Leonel over

at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for the doctor to see them

they received

was five

corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture for an

brief conversation, Waylen whispered,

he looked

looked back at

voice, Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re

with tenderness and he couldn’t resist wrapping her in a gentle embrace, allowing her to lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his

caressed her face and said, “Rena, let’s

a hint of a nasal voice, “But you haven’t

two children more

give him

wedding ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to rest in the Fowler family’s ancestral house by Waylen as a symbol of mourning… A way to commemorate

certain if

too many uncertainties at

if Alexis

if she

for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the people who had helped bring Rena

later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler family

ecstatic

as soon as he spotted Rena, he promptly extinguished the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems

together and eagerly looked at

and added, “It’s only five weeks. It’s still

of water, placing it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine

baby is a big deal. I’ve never

warm smile, Korbyn playfully scolded, “Rena is the one I care

slightly as he continued, “Having an

subject matter weighed

casually sipped his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been

day, and she hasn’t had time to dwell on

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her room,

proceed with their wedding as soon as possible. Last time, it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and

Juliette readily agreed.

Rena and longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a stunning wedding gown,

she mentioned about Waylen’s future spouse… And look, they turned out to be true. Why don’t you take the kids to visit the woman tomorrow and inquire about Cecilia

what Juliette

regarding Waylen in the past, she now saw an opportunity to express her gratitude.

weather was crisp and delightful,

day, Juliette led the young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy Green. Mindy was not

continued to express

a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that

face, Juliette engaged in

enough, Cecilia’s name

deep knowledge of the mortal

Cecilia’s birthdate, Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will be over

Over 40 years old?

teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40. Juliette

that moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My

was left

“People who are destined

observed Rena more closely, and after a while, she seemed slightly surprised… Then Mindy’s gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing beside Rena. She

Mindy was taken aback.

carried a great

it may have kept you

words left the

and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a

emotions, responding in a low voice, “I have more faith in a

those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that, you’ll find solace

inscribed a single word

Rena gently lulled Alexis

surprise, Waylen was not

him in the study, standing

cigarette was illuminating

stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night

behind her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with concern, “Are you still thinking about

the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled

was anxious about

around him provided some comfort as he extinguished the

back, trying to reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy might not be accurate, or perhaps

a slow smile forming on his lips as he gently

by his eagerness, Rena glanced at him. “The baby’s

promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you

head on his chest, Rena

with him for a long time and knew that he was still anxious about

wanted to

handsome face, and then trailed kisses along his

Waylen’s attention, and he couldn’t help but

his desires, but he also cared deeply

Rena tried to move away, but Waylen held her firmly, linking their fingers together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared and wrapped her arms around

he leaned over and kissed

but he stopped her. He clasped

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered

She recalled a snowy night when

hesitance, Waylen said hoarsely, “Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t hurt our

own anxieties. He had been unsettled by the prophecy and sought solace in

head and

body still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to continue,

the chill of the night, their fervent breath

shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you

her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy

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