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.

peered at Rena’s belly and inquired gently, “Ils mommy going to have another

was visibly

smiled, “I never said that. She’s

with pride for having such

tenderly kissed her daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t know

harbor any

younger sibling. If there were more little

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

enough, they

was five weeks

at the ultrasound picture for an extended

a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll bring her

he

looked back at

Waylen murmured, “Rena,

couldn’t resist wrapping her in a gentle embrace, allowing her to lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown hair… He had never realized how much

her close for a while, he gently caressed her face and said, “Rena, let’s get

of a nasal voice, “But you haven’t proposed yet… You haven’t even prepared a

two children more precious

help but give him a

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

“Back then, I wasn’t certain if we could make

were too many

wasn’t sure if Alexis

sure… if she would

help but hold Rena tightly. He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt

Rena back to the Fowler family

Fowlers were all ecstatic upon

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

and eagerly

Rena sit down and added, “It’s

front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern about

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

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

continued, “Having an additional child at home might

subject matter weighed on

his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been doing

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

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

from her room, brimming

possible. Last time, it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is

Juliette readily agreed.

witness Rena walk down the aisle in a stunning

concerns put to rest, he joked, “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 the kids to visit the

what Juliette had

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

the autumn weather was crisp and delightful, making it a perfect time to

of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune

Juliette continued

invited them to take a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a

a smile on her face, Juliette engaged

enough, Cecilia’s

deep knowledge of the

and stated, “Her destined partner will

Over 40 years old?

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

moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle is over

was left momentarily

and remarked, “People who are destined for one another don’t part

the tall and sturdy man standing beside Rena. She noticed a subtle intensity in Waylen’s demeanor, an accumulated air of

Mindy was taken aback.

said, “You’ve carried a great deal of

energy. I’m afraid it may have kept you from truly bonding

words left

appeared sorrowful and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a hint

Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed his emotions, responding in a low voice, “I have

times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only

inscribed a single

lulled Alexis into

surprise, Waylen

study, standing by the

cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against the night

smoke from

her voice filled with

fortune teller, Waylen

was anxious

him provided some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette.

reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy might not

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

him. “The baby’s only one month

“Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and

her head on his chest, Rena listened to

him for a long time and

to

she raised her head, kissed his handsome face,

and he couldn’t help but feel drawn

but he also

him for a while, Rena tried to move away, but Waylen held her firmly, linking their fingers together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was

the faint light, he leaned

wanted to move, but he stopped her. He clasped her

“Waylen…”

voice trembled as she surrendered to

snowy night when he had held

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

He had been unsettled by

lifted his head and

allowed him to

fervent breath

shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you feeling better

leaned closer to her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy it

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