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.

inquired gently, “Ils mommy going to have

visibly

smiled, “I never said that. She’s a

with pride for having

Alexis. She tenderly kissed her daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t know for sure until I see the

harbor any

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

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

enough, they received the

five

the ultrasound picture for

beside her, Waylen immediately called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright,

phone, he

back

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

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 her

while, he gently caressed her

nasal voice, “But you haven’t proposed yet… You haven’t even prepared

children more precious than a

but give him a

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

whispered, “Back then, I wasn’t certain if

too many uncertainties

wasn’t sure if Alexis

wasn’t sure… if she would eventually

couldn’t help 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

later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

ecstatic upon learning

up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems

and

Rena sit down and added, “It’s only

in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern about

“This baby is a big deal.

one I care about.

as he continued, “Having an additional child at home

weighed on

casually sipped his tea and remarked, “Alexis

side every day,

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

conversed, Juliette emerged from her room,

“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

Juliette readily agreed.

and longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a stunning wedding

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 you take the kids

what Juliette had

advice from the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the

the autumn weather was crisp and delightful, making

young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy

abode, Juliette continued to

a seat and personally prepared a

on her face, Juliette

Cecilia’s name

knowledge

smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will be over

Over 40 years old?

college teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that

moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle is over 40

left

are

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

Mindy was taken aback.

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

I’m afraid it may have kept you from truly bonding with your

left the

even Rena’s expression showed a hint of

voice, “I have more faith

exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the

inscribed a

serenity of the late-night darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly

Waylen was

study, standing by the French

a cigarette was illuminating his

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

closed the door behind her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with concern, “Are you still

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

he was anxious

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

try to relax, okay? The prophecy

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

glanced at him. “The baby’s

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

his chest,

long time and knew

wanted to

head, kissed his handsome face, and then trailed kisses along

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 unborn

move away, but Waylen held her 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 on the

light, he leaned over and kissed

but he stopped her. He clasped her fingers and pecked

“Waylen…”

trembled as she surrendered to

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

“Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t hurt

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

while, Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to kiss her

slightly, but she allowed him to continue, experiencing the

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

shoulder, Rena whispered,

leaned closer to her ear and gently asked,

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