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

fastened Alexis’ seatbelt and smiled, “I never

beamed with pride for having such a brilliant

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

harbor

more little toys at home,

at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn

enough, they received

was five weeks

hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture for an

After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered,

up the phone, he looked down at

back

Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re having another

lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown hair… He

her close for a while, he gently caressed

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

“Aren’t two children more

couldn’t help but give him

their minds. It had been laid to rest in the Fowler family’s ancestral house by Waylen as a symbol of

I wasn’t certain if

were too many uncertainties at that

wasn’t sure if Alexis would pull

sure… if she would eventually forget

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

hour later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler family

Fowlers were all ecstatic upon learning

the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems to

and eagerly looked

helped Rena sit down and added,

it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern about

is a big deal. I’ve never been doted on

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

smile faded slightly as he continued, “Having an additional child at

weighed on

and remarked, “Alexis has

by her side every day, and she hasn’t

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

Juliette emerged from her

had a falling out and couldn’t have a

Juliette readily agreed.

always adored Rena and longed to witness Rena walk down the

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

precisely what

sought advice from the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the past, she now saw

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

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 offering distinguished her from the

abode, Juliette continued

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

face, Juliette engaged in conversation with

Cecilia’s

deep knowledge of the mortal

“Her destined

Over 40 years old?

introduced to Cecilia, but that man was

chimed in, “My uncle is over 40 years

left momentarily

remarked, “People who are destined

more 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

Mindy was taken aback.

“You’ve carried a great deal of

afraid it may have kept you from truly bonding

words left the

sorrowful and anxious and even Rena’s expression

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

is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience

Mindy took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single

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

surprise, Waylen

study,

was

smoke from his cigarette dancing

and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with

the fortune

he was anxious

him provided some comfort as he

reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy might not be accurate, or perhaps the soothsayer

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

at him. “The baby’s only one

“Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow.

her head on his chest, Rena listened to his

for a long time and knew

to soothe

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

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

but he also cared deeply for their

kisses on her lips. Rena

the faint light, he leaned

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

“Waylen…”

as

night when

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

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

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

trembled slightly, but she allowed him to continue,

their fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth

his shoulder, Rena whispered,

ear and gently asked,

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