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.

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

was visibly

smiled, “I never

pride for having

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

harbor

the idea of having a younger sibling. If there were more little

dropping Alexis off at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where

enough, they received the

was five weeks

hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the

After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll bring

he looked down at

looked back

Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re

his chest as he

caressed her face and said, “Rena,

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

“Aren’t two children more precious than a

help but give

and the wedding ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to rest in the Fowler family’s ancestral house by Waylen as

certain if we could make it

too many uncertainties at

if Alexis would

wasn’t sure… if she

He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the people who had helped

Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler family

Fowlers were all ecstatic upon learning about Rena’s

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

his hands together and eagerly looked at Rena’s

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

it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern

remarked, “This baby is a

is the one I care

continued, “Having an additional child at home might improve Alexis’

subject matter weighed on their

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

been by her side every day, and she hasn’t had time to

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

from her

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

Juliette readily agreed.

Rena walk down the aisle in a

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

precisely what Juliette had in

the past, she now saw an opportunity to

was crisp and delightful, making it a perfect time

carefully chosen 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 one to easily receive visitors, but Juliette’s generous

continued to express her gratitude

take a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left

face, Juliette engaged

enough, Cecilia’s

knowledge of the mortal

Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner

Over 40 years old?

teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that man

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

left

are destined

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.

a great deal of burden since

that negative energy. I’m afraid it may have kept you from truly bonding with your

words left the

even Rena’s expression showed a

as he swallowed his emotions, responding in a low voice, “I have

around you.

Mindy took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word

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

Waylen was

in the study, standing by the French

of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against

alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night breeze, dissipating into

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

fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled

anxious about

some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette. “No,

against his back, trying to reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay?

turned around, a slow smile forming on his lips as he gently placed

“The baby’s only one month old. How can it

will be with you throughout the

head on his chest, Rena listened to

time and knew that he was still anxious about the

wanted to

his handsome face, and then trailed kisses

affectionate actions caught Waylen’s attention, and he couldn’t

desires, but he also cared deeply for their

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 leaned over

stopped her. He clasped her fingers and pecked

“Waylen…”

voice trembled as she surrendered

recalled a snowy night when he had held her

her hesitance, Waylen said hoarsely, “Don’t

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

Waylen lifted his head and

but she allowed him

their fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth

shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you

her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy

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