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.

belly and inquired gently, “Ils mommy going to have another

was visibly

fastened Alexis’ seatbelt and smiled, “I never said

for having such a

daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t know for sure until I

harbor

the idea of having a younger sibling. If there were more little toys

Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for the doctor

they received the

was five weeks

Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture for an

called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen

the phone, he

looked back

voice, Waylen murmured, “Rena,

her in a gentle embrace, allowing her to lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through

while, he gently caressed

of a nasal voice,

replied tenderly, “Aren’t two children more precious

help but give him

their first marriage and the 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 their lost

wasn’t certain if we

were too many uncertainties

wasn’t sure if Alexis

wasn’t sure… if she

but hold Rena tightly. He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the people who had helped bring

later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

all ecstatic upon learning about

extinguished the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems to have worked. She

and eagerly

sit down and added, “It’s only five weeks. It’s

fetched a glass of water, placing it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern about

to Rena and remarked, “This baby is a big deal. I’ve never been doted

playfully scolded, “Rena is the one I care about. What’s all this talk about a

he continued, “Having an additional child at home might

weighed on

and remarked, “Alexis has been

by her side every day, and she hasn’t had time to dwell on

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

Juliette emerged from her room, brimming with

it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is pregnant… You should encourage Cecilia to spend

Juliette readily agreed.

walk down the aisle

“By the way… That fortune teller you consulted with was quite something, All those things she mentioned about Waylen’s future spouse… And look, they turned out to be true. Why don’t you take

what Juliette had in

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

crisp and delightful, making it a

carefully chosen auspicious day, Juliette led the young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy Green. Mindy was not one to easily receive visitors, but Juliette’s generous offering distinguished her from the

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued

a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant taste on their

face, Juliette engaged in conversation with

Cecilia’s

possessed deep knowledge

“Her destined partner will

Over 40 years old?

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

softly chimed in,

left momentarily

remarked, “People who are destined for

surprised… Then Mindy’s gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing beside Rena. She noticed a subtle intensity in Waylen’s demeanor, an accumulated air of gravity

Mindy was taken aback.

“You’ve carried a great

it may have kept you

left

and anxious and even

voice, “I have more faith in a person’s ability to have control

“Your character is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you

inscribed a single

Rena gently lulled Alexis

Waylen was

found him in the study,

cigarette was illuminating

light, Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke

and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with

returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been

was anxious about its

some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette. “No, don’t

his back, trying to reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy

as he gently placed a hand on her belly, asking, “Has the baby moved

him. “The baby’s

be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow. I won’t let you push me

chest, Rena listened to

a long time and knew that he

to soothe

kissed his handsome face, and then trailed kisses

actions caught Waylen’s attention, and he

his desires, but he also cared deeply

kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared and wrapped her arms around his neck tightly

he leaned

to move, but he stopped her. He clasped

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered

a snowy night when he had

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

to alleviate his own anxieties. He had been unsettled

Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to

allowed him to

fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth

on his shoulder, Rena whispered,

ear

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