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.

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

was visibly

seatbelt and smiled, “I never said that.

beamed with pride for having such

She tenderly kissed her daughter and gently shared,

harbor

If there were more little toys at home,

off at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital

they received the

five weeks

gazed at the ultrasound picture

Waylen immediately called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll bring her back

he looked

back

murmured,

her to lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown

for a while, he gently caressed her face and said, “Rena, let’s get

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

“Aren’t two children more precious than

give him a

to rest in the Fowler family’s

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

were too many

wasn’t sure if Alexis would

wasn’t sure… if she would

now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the people who had helped

Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler family

were all ecstatic upon

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

hands together and eagerly

and added, “It’s only

front of

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

playfully scolded, “Rena is the one I care about.

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

matter weighed on

his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been

side every day, and she hasn’t had time to dwell

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her room, brimming

a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is pregnant… You

Juliette readily agreed.

Rena walk down the aisle

something, All those things she mentioned about Waylen’s future spouse… And look,

was precisely what Juliette had

Waylen in the past, she now saw

delightful, making

the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller,

continued to express her

seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left

her face,

Cecilia’s name came

possessed deep knowledge

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

Over 40 years old?

college teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40. Juliette felt

Rena softly chimed in, “My

was left

and remarked, “People who are destined for one another

due 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

Mindy was taken aback.

said, “You’ve carried a great

afraid it may have kept you from truly bonding with your

words left

and even Rena’s expression

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

“Your character is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth,

inscribed

darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into

Waylen

him in the study,

was illuminating his

alone in contemplation, the smoke

and embraced Waylen from behind, her

returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been

was anxious about its

around him provided some comfort as he extinguished

to relax, okay? The prophecy might not be accurate,

gently placed a hand on her belly, asking,

glanced at him. “The baby’s only one month old. How can

I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy

on his chest, Rena listened

and knew

to soothe

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

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

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

together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena

the faint light, he leaned

stopped her. He clasped her fingers and pecked

“Waylen…”

trembled as she surrendered to

snowy night when he had

said hoarsely, “Don’t

been unsettled by the prophecy and sought solace in the distraction

Waylen lifted his head and leaned

still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to continue, experiencing the passionate embrace

chill of the night, their fervent breath mingled, and

Rena whispered, “Are you feeling

her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy it

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