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

visibly

and smiled, “I never

for having such a

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

harbor any

If there were more little toys at home, she would

the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for the doctor to see

enough, they

five weeks

gazed at the ultrasound

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

phone, he looked down

looked back

Waylen murmured,

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

caressed her face and said,

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

children

couldn’t help but give

had been laid to rest in the Fowler

wasn’t certain if we could make

too many uncertainties

sure if Alexis would

if she would eventually forget

been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an

hour later, Waylen brought Rena back to the

all ecstatic

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

his hands together and

added, “It’s

it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern about her

and remarked, “This baby is a big deal. I’ve never been doted on like this before

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

slightly as he continued, “Having an additional

matter weighed on

tea and remarked, “Alexis has been

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

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her

falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is pregnant… You should encourage Cecilia to spend more time with

Juliette readily agreed.

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

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

what Juliette had

fortune teller regarding Waylen in the past, she now saw an

delightful, making it a perfect time

Juliette led the young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller,

Juliette continued to express her gratitude

prepared a delightful tea that left a

on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation with

Cecilia’s name came

possessed deep knowledge of

and stated, “Her destined partner will be over 40 years

Over 40 years old?

thought about the college teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that man was younger

that moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle is over 40

left

and remarked, “People who are

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

Mindy was taken aback.

said, “You’ve carried a great deal of

may

words left the Fowlers

sorrowful and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a

emotions, responding in a low voice, “I have more faith in a person’s ability to have

exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience

took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word on

darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly returned to the master

her surprise, Waylen was

in the study, standing by the

of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against

smoke from his cigarette dancing in

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

visiting the fortune

he was anxious about its

some comfort as he

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

slow smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a hand on her belly,

eagerness, Rena glanced at him. “The baby’s only one

a heartfelt promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child

head on his chest,

been with him for a long time and knew that

to

raised her head, kissed his handsome face, and then trailed

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

in to his desires, but he also cared deeply for

fingers together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared and wrapped her arms around his neck tightly as he made her sit on the table.

faint light, he leaned

wanted to move, but he stopped her. He

“Waylen…”

voice trembled as

was not the first time they had shared such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night when

“Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t

attempt to alleviate his own anxieties. He had been unsettled by the

long while, Waylen lifted his head and leaned in

allowed him to continue, experiencing

their fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth in each other’s

Rena whispered, “Are you feeling better

ear and gently

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