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

visibly

Alexis’ seatbelt and smiled, “I never

beamed with pride for having

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

harbor

more little toys at home, she would happily

drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for

they received the

was five

corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture

her, Waylen immediately called Korbyn. After a brief

the phone, he looked down at

looked back

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

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 face and said,

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

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

couldn’t help but give him a playful

first marriage and the wedding ring surfaced in their 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 lost

I wasn’t certain

were too many uncertainties

sure if Alexis would

sure… if she would eventually

hold Rena tightly. He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the

Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

Fowlers were all ecstatic upon learning about

approach her. “Juliette has been praying

his hands together and eagerly looked at

added, “It’s only five weeks. It’s still

a glass of water, placing it in front of Rena and inquired

a smile, Waylen turned to Rena and remarked, “This baby is a big deal. I’ve never been doted on like this before by my

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

faded slightly as he continued, “Having an

subject matter weighed

and remarked,

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

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

they conversed, Juliette emerged from her

it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena is pregnant… You should encourage

Juliette readily agreed.

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

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 true. Why don’t you take the kids to visit the

what Juliette

Waylen in the

autumn weather was crisp and delightful, making it

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,

abode, Juliette continued to express her

to take a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea

on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation

Cecilia’s

deep knowledge

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

Over 40 years old?

introduced to Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40. Juliette

chimed in, “My uncle is

was left momentarily

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 of

Mindy was taken aback.

“You’ve carried a great deal

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

left the Fowlers

and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a hint

Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed his emotions, responding in a low voice, “I have more faith in a person’s

times endanger those around you. In the

took Rena’s hand and inscribed a

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

Waylen

him in the study, standing by the

glow of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against the night

Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night

her voice filled with concern, “Are you still thinking about the

visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled

anxious about

as he extinguished the cigarette. “No, don’t overthink

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

his lips as he gently

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

her close and kissing her hair, Waylen made a heartfelt promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy

his chest, Rena listened to

time and

wanted to soothe

her head, kissed his handsome face, and then

attention, and he couldn’t help but feel drawn

wanted to give in to his desires, but

her firmly, linking their fingers together and planting gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared

he leaned

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

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered

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

hoarsely, “Don’t worry,

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

his head and leaned in to kiss

but she allowed him to continue, experiencing

their fervent breath mingled, and they

on his shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are

he leaned closer to her ear

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