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.

and inquired gently, “Ils mommy going to have

visibly

smiled, “I never said that. She’s a

with pride for

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

harbor any

adored the idea of having a younger sibling. If there were more little toys at home, she would happily invite Leonel

at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for the doctor to see

they received

five

the ultrasound

Waylen immediately called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll bring

phone, he looked down at

looked back

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

allowing her to lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown hair… He had never realized

her close for a while, he gently caressed

hummed and replied with a hint of a nasal voice, “But you haven’t proposed yet… You haven’t even prepared

replied tenderly, “Aren’t two children more

but give

the wedding ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to

“Back then, I wasn’t certain

too many uncertainties at

wasn’t sure if

she would eventually

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

brought Rena

all ecstatic upon

as soon as he spotted Rena, he promptly extinguished the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette

together and eagerly

sit down and added, “It’s only five

placing it in front of Rena

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

“Rena is the one

continued, “Having an additional

subject matter weighed

casually sipped his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been

because Rena has been by her side every day,

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

they conversed, Juliette emerged from her room, brimming with

Juliette and suggested, “Let’s 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 Cecilia to spend more time

Juliette readily agreed.

longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a stunning

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

advice from the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the

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

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

abode, Juliette continued to express her

take a seat and personally prepared a

on her face, Juliette engaged in

Cecilia’s name came

knowledge of the

birthdate, Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will

Over 40 years old?

Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40. Juliette felt a tinge of

softly chimed in, “My uncle

was left

are

gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing beside Rena. She noticed a subtle

Mindy was taken aback.

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

all that negative energy. I’m afraid it may have kept you from

left the Fowlers

and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed

emotions, responding in a low voice, “I have more faith in a

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

and inscribed a

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

Waylen was not

in the study, standing by the

glow of a cigarette was illuminating

the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night

and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with concern,

fortune

was anxious about its

him provided some 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

he gently placed a hand on her belly, asking, “Has

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

be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our

chest, Rena listened

with him for a long time and knew that he was still anxious about

to soothe

his handsome face, and then trailed kisses along

Waylen’s attention, and he couldn’t help but feel

in to his desires, but he also cared deeply

fingers together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared and wrapped her arms around his

the faint light, he leaned over

wanted to move, but he stopped her.

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered to

time they had shared such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night

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

were an attempt to alleviate his own anxieties. He had been unsettled by the prophecy and sought solace in the distraction of physical

lifted his head and leaned in

allowed

the night, their fervent breath mingled, and they

on his shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you

her ear and

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