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.

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

was visibly

Alexis’ seatbelt and smiled, “I never said

pride for having such a brilliant

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

harbor any

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

the hospital

they

was five weeks

gazed at the ultrasound

called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered,

phone, he looked down at

back at

a husky voice, Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re having

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 he yearned for a

close for a while, he gently caressed her

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

children

couldn’t help but give him a playful

of their first marriage and the wedding ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to rest in the

I wasn’t certain

many uncertainties

sure if Alexis would

if she would eventually forget

couldn’t help but hold Rena tightly. He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming

Rena back to

were all ecstatic upon learning about Rena’s

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

rubbed his hands together and

helped Rena sit down and added, “It’s only

of water, placing 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

one I

continued, “Having an additional child at home might

subject matter weighed

remarked, “Alexis has been

has been by her side every day,

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

Juliette emerged from

proceed with their wedding as soon as possible. Last time, it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is pregnant… You should encourage

Juliette readily agreed.

to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a stunning

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

precisely what

in the

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

personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant taste on

on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation with

enough, Cecilia’s name

possessed deep knowledge of the

“Her destined partner will be over 40

Over 40 years old?

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

Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle

was left

are

while, she seemed slightly surprised… Then Mindy’s gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing

Mindy was taken aback.

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

afraid it may have kept you from truly

left the Fowlers

even

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

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

inscribed

of the late-night darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into

surprise, Waylen was

him in the study, standing

glow of a cigarette was illuminating

on the light, Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night breeze, dissipating into the

her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with

returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled by the

he was anxious about its

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

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

smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a hand on

“The baby’s only one

made a heartfelt promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow. I won’t let you

head on his chest, Rena listened to his

long time and knew that he was still anxious about

to

raised her head, kissed his handsome

and he couldn’t help

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

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

light, he leaned over

stopped her.

“Waylen…”

trembled as

shared such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night

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

his own anxieties. He had been unsettled

head and leaned in to kiss her

body still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to continue, experiencing the passionate

the chill of the night, their fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth

on his shoulder, Rena whispered,

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

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