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,

visibly

fastened Alexis’ seatbelt and smiled, “I never said

pride for having such a brilliant

Alexis. She tenderly kissed her daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t know

didn’t harbor

a younger sibling. If there were more little

drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn had already

enough, they

was five

hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture for an

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

phone, he looked

looked back at

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

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 soft, long brown hair… He had never

while, he gently caressed her

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

children more precious

help but give him a playful

minds. It had been laid to rest

then, I wasn’t certain if

too many uncertainties

sure if

if she would eventually forget

one for sentimentalities but now he felt an

brought Rena

all ecstatic upon

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

together and

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

glass of water, placing it in front of

“This baby is a big deal. I’ve never been doted on like this before by my

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

an

subject matter weighed on their

tea and remarked, “Alexis has been doing much better

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

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

they conversed, Juliette emerged from her

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 more time with Rena and learn

Juliette readily agreed.

had always adored Rena and longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a

he joked, “By the way… That fortune teller you consulted with was quite something, All those things she mentioned about Waylen’s future

what Juliette had in

the past, she now saw an opportunity to express her gratitude.

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

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,

Juliette continued to express her gratitude

prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant

smile on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation

Cecilia’s name

deep knowledge of the mortal

birthdate, Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will be over

Over 40 years old?

about the college teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that man was younger

softly chimed in, “My uncle is over 40 years

was left

chuckled and remarked, “People who are destined

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 accumulated air

Mindy was taken aback.

a great deal of burden since

may have kept you from truly bonding with your

left the

sorrowful and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a

a low voice,

may at times endanger those around you. In the

took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word on her

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

Waylen was not

in the study, standing by

was illuminating

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

Waylen from behind, her voice filled with concern, “Are you

from visiting the fortune

he was anxious about

around him provided some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette. “No,

to relax, okay? The prophecy might not

smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a hand on her belly, asking,

“The baby’s only one month old. How

promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with

her head on his chest, Rena listened

with him for a long time and

wanted to

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

caught Waylen’s attention, and

desires, but

him for a while, Rena tried to 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

light, he leaned over

but he stopped her. He clasped her fingers and

“Waylen…”

trembled as she surrendered to

first time they had shared such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night when he had held her against

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

anxieties. He had been unsettled by the prophecy and

long while, Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to

she allowed him to continue, experiencing

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

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

closer to her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy

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