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

visibly taken

seatbelt and smiled, “I never said that.

pride for having such a

her daughter and

didn’t harbor any

there were more little toys at

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

enough, they

five

the hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the

immediately called Korbyn. After a brief

up the phone, he looked

back

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

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

holding her close for a while, he gently caressed her

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

children

help but give

to rest in the Fowler family’s ancestral house by Waylen as a symbol of

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

were too many uncertainties

wasn’t sure if Alexis would pull

if she would

but hold Rena tightly. He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the people who had helped bring Rena into his

hour later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

Fowlers were all ecstatic

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

and eagerly looked at

Rena sit down and added, “It’s only five weeks.

glass of water, placing it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern about

turned to Rena and remarked, “This baby is a big deal.

“Rena is the one

slightly as he continued, “Having an additional child at home might

matter weighed on their

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

day, and

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her room,

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

Juliette readily agreed.

had always adored Rena and longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle

with was quite something, All those things she mentioned about Waylen’s future

precisely what Juliette had

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

autumn weather was crisp and delightful, making it a perfect

auspicious day, Juliette led the young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy Green. Mindy was not

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued to express her

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

smile on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation with

Cecilia’s name came

possessed deep knowledge of the mortal

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

Over 40 years old?

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

softly chimed in, “My uncle is over 40

was left momentarily

are destined for one another don’t

to Rena’s words, Mindy observed Rena more closely, and after a while, she seemed slightly surprised… Then Mindy’s gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing beside

Mindy was taken aback.

“You’ve carried a

afraid it may have

left the Fowlers

appeared sorrowful and anxious and even Rena’s

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

exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that, you’ll find solace and

took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word on her

darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber,

her surprise, Waylen was

found him in the study, standing by the French

a cigarette was illuminating his

Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing

Waylen from behind, her voice filled

the fortune teller,

he was anxious about its

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

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

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

baby’s only one month old. How can it move

be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow.

on his chest,

time and knew

to

handsome

actions caught Waylen’s attention, and he

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

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

the faint light, he leaned over

he stopped her. He

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered to

a snowy night when he had held her against the piano, and that memory lingered in her

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

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

his head and leaned in

slightly, but she allowed him to continue, experiencing

the night, their fervent breath mingled, and

his shoulder, Rena whispered,

ear and gently asked, “Did

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