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.

gently, “Ils mommy going to have

was visibly taken

and smiled, “I never said that. She’s a

for having

daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t know for sure until I see

harbor

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

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

they received

five

corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound

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

he

back at

murmured, “Rena, we’re having another

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

for a while, he gently caressed her face and said, “Rena,

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

replied tenderly, “Aren’t two children more precious than

give him a

memories of their first marriage and the wedding ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to

I wasn’t certain if we could

were too many

wasn’t sure if Alexis

sure… if she would

sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming

hour later, Waylen brought Rena

ecstatic upon learning about Rena’s

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 have worked. She prayed every day

and eagerly looked at Rena’s

helped Rena sit down and added, “It’s

of water, placing it in front of Rena

“This baby is a

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

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

weighed on

and remarked, “Alexis has

because Rena has been by her side every day, and she

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from

had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is pregnant… You should encourage Cecilia to spend more time

Juliette readily agreed.

walk down the aisle in a stunning wedding gown, marrying

was quite something, All those things she mentioned about Waylen’s future spouse… And look, they turned out to be

what Juliette

the past, she now saw an opportunity to express her

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

visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy Green. Mindy was not one to easily receive visitors,

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued to express her gratitude

prepared a delightful tea that left

smile on her face, Juliette engaged

enough, Cecilia’s name came

deep knowledge

Cecilia’s birthdate, Mindy smiled and stated, “Her

Over 40 years old?

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

moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle

left momentarily

who are destined for one another

slightly surprised… Then Mindy’s gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing beside Rena. She noticed a subtle intensity in

Mindy was taken aback.

at Waylen, she said, “You’ve carried a

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

left the

and even Rena’s expression showed a hint of

voice, “I have more faith in a person’s ability to

at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that,

took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word

darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly returned

her surprise, Waylen was not

study,

soft glow of a cigarette was illuminating

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

her voice

returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had

anxious

provided some comfort as he extinguished the

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

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

at him. “The baby’s only one month

heartfelt promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch

on his chest, Rena

had been with him for a long time and

to

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

caught Waylen’s attention, and

but he

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

light, he leaned over and kissed

her. He

“Waylen…”

trembled as she surrendered

night

Waylen said hoarsely, “Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t hurt our

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

lifted his head and

still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to

fervent breath mingled, and they sought

on his shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you feeling better

ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy it

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