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.

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

visibly taken

seatbelt and smiled, “I never said that.

pride for

and gently shared, “Iwon’t know for sure

harbor

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

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

enough, they

five

at the ultrasound picture for an

brief

up the phone, he looked down

looked back at

a husky voice, Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re

chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown hair… He had never realized how much he

caressed her face and said, “Rena, let’s get married,

a hint of a nasal voice, “But you haven’t

children

but give him a

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

certain if we could make it

were too many uncertainties at that

sure if Alexis would

sure… if she would eventually forget

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

brought Rena back to the Fowler family

were all ecstatic upon learning

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

his hands together and eagerly looked at Rena’s

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

in front of Rena and

is a big

the one I care about. What’s all this talk

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

weighed

his tea and remarked,

day, and

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her room, brimming with

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

Juliette readily agreed.

and longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a stunning wedding gown,

put to rest, he joked, “By the way… That fortune teller you consulted with was quite something, All those things she mentioned about Waylen’s future spouse… And look, they turned out to be

what Juliette had

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

weather was crisp and delightful, making it a perfect

the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy Green. Mindy was not one to easily receive visitors, but Juliette’s generous offering

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued to express

seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant

face,

enough, Cecilia’s

deep knowledge

Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner

Over 40 years old?

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

moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My

was left

are destined

Mindy observed Rena more closely, and after a while, she seemed slightly surprised… Then Mindy’s gaze shifted to the tall and sturdy man standing beside

Mindy was taken aback.

at Waylen, she said, “You’ve carried a great deal of burden since your

negative energy. I’m afraid it may have kept you from truly

left the Fowlers

and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a

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

is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that,

hand and inscribed a single word on

gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly returned to the

surprise, Waylen was not

found him in the study, standing by the French

soft glow of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against the

turning on the light, Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the

from behind, her voice filled with concern,

he returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled

was anxious about

arms around him provided some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette. “No, don’t overthink

to relax,

smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a hand on

Rena glanced at him. “The baby’s only one

hair, Waylen made a heartfelt promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child

on his chest, Rena listened to

for a long time and knew that he was still anxious about

wanted to soothe

head, kissed his handsome

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

to his desires, but he also cared deeply for

gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little

light, he leaned over

wanted to move, but he stopped her. He clasped her

“Waylen…”

voice trembled as she surrendered to

the first time they had shared such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night when he had held her against the piano, and that memory lingered in

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

attempt to alleviate his own anxieties. He had been unsettled by the prophecy and sought solace in the distraction

while, Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to

body still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to continue, experiencing

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

his shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you

responded casually, but he leaned closer to her ear and gently

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