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.

Rena’s belly and inquired gently, “Ils mommy

visibly

and smiled, “I never

beamed with pride for

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

didn’t harbor any

idea of having a younger sibling. If there were more

the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for

they received

five

gazed at the ultrasound picture for

Waylen immediately called Korbyn. After a brief

up the phone, he looked down

back at

murmured, “Rena,

chest as he

caressed her face and

a nasal voice,

tenderly, “Aren’t two children

couldn’t help but give him

of 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

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

were too many uncertainties

sure if

sure… if she would eventually

sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful

hour later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

were all ecstatic upon learning about Rena’s

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

rubbed his hands together and eagerly looked at

and added, “It’s only five

front of Rena

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

is the one I care about. What’s all

smile faded slightly as he continued, “Having an

subject matter weighed on

casually sipped his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been doing much better

been by her side every day,

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

they conversed, Juliette emerged from her

had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now

Juliette readily agreed.

adored Rena and longed to witness Rena walk

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

was precisely what

from the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the past, she

was crisp and delightful, making

family to visit the residence of the renowned

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued to express

prepared a delightful tea that

face, Juliette engaged in conversation

enough, Cecilia’s name came

knowledge of

and stated, “Her destined partner will be over 40

Over 40 years old?

to Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40.

that moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle

left

remarked, “People who are destined for

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 noticed a subtle intensity in Waylen’s demeanor,

Mindy was taken aback.

she said, “You’ve carried a great deal of

may have kept you from truly bonding

left the Fowlers

sorrowful and anxious and even

low voice, “I

and said, “Your character is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that,

and inscribed a single word on

lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she

surprise, Waylen

study, standing

was illuminating his

in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night breeze, dissipating into the

her voice filled with concern, “Are you still

fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled by the

was anxious

arms around him provided some comfort as he extinguished the

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

gently placed a hand on her

at him. “The baby’s only one month

will be with you

on his chest, Rena listened to his

time and

wanted to soothe

his handsome

affectionate actions caught Waylen’s attention, and he couldn’t help but feel drawn

wanted to give in to his desires, but he also cared deeply for their

fingers together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared and

faint light, he leaned

but he stopped her. He clasped her fingers

“Waylen…”

trembled as she

snowy night when he

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

attempt to alleviate his own anxieties. He had been unsettled by the prophecy and sought solace in the

a long while, Waylen lifted his head

but she allowed

the chill of the night, their fervent breath mingled, and

shoulder, Rena whispered,

casually, but he leaned closer to her ear and gently asked,

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