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 to have another

visibly taken

and smiled, “I never said that. She’s

pride for having

kissed her daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t

didn’t harbor

a younger sibling. If there were more little toys at home, she

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

they

five

gazed at the ultrasound picture for

After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered,

the phone, he looked down at

back at

murmured, “Rena, we’re

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

he gently caressed her

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

two children more precious than a

help but give him a playful

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…

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

many uncertainties at that

if Alexis

sure… if she would eventually

but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful

Rena back to the Fowler family

were all ecstatic upon

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

and

added, “It’s only five

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

a smile, Waylen turned to Rena and remarked, “This baby is a big deal. I’ve never been doted on

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

he continued, “Having an additional child

matter weighed on

remarked, “Alexis has been doing much better

by her side every day, and

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

they conversed, Juliette emerged from her room,

as possible. Last time, it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration.

Juliette readily agreed.

and longed to witness Rena walk down

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

what Juliette had

the past, she now saw an opportunity to

crisp and delightful, making it a perfect time to go

a carefully chosen auspicious day, Juliette led the young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued to express

them to take a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant taste

face,

enough, Cecilia’s name

deep knowledge

stated, “Her destined partner will be over 40 years old.”

Over 40 years old?

had introduced to Cecilia, but that man was

softly chimed in, “My uncle

was left momentarily

and remarked, “People who are destined for one

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, an accumulated air of gravity

Mindy was taken aback.

at Waylen, she said, “You’ve carried a great deal of burden since

that negative energy. I’m afraid it may

words left the Fowlers

even Rena’s expression

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

around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that, you’ll

hand and inscribed a single word on

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

Waylen was

him in the study,

glow of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette

on the light, Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette

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

he returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen

he was anxious about

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 might

lips as he gently

him. “The baby’s only

I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow. I won’t

head on his chest,

for a long time and knew

to soothe

her head, kissed his handsome face, and then trailed

caught Waylen’s attention, and

to his desires, but he

firmly, linking their 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

faint light, he leaned over and

move, but he stopped her. He clasped her fingers and

“Waylen…”

trembled as she surrendered to

time they had shared such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night when he had held her against the piano, and that memory lingered

“Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t hurt

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

Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to kiss her

body still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to

chill of the night, their fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth in each other’s

whispered,

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

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