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.

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

was visibly taken

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

pride for having such a brilliant

She tenderly kissed her daughter and gently shared, “Iwon’t know for sure until I see the

harbor

there were more little toys at home, she would happily invite Leonel over for

at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn had already arranged for the doctor to see them

they

five weeks

hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture for

Waylen immediately called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright,

phone, he looked

looked back

voice, Waylen murmured, “Rena,

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

caressed her face

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

“Aren’t two children more

give him a

moment, memories of their 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

certain if we

many uncertainties

if Alexis

sure… if she would

one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all

later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

ecstatic upon learning

spotted Rena, he promptly extinguished the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems to

rubbed his hands together and

down and added, “It’s

in front of

and remarked, “This baby is a big deal. I’ve never

“Rena is the one I care about. What’s all this

“Having an additional child at home might improve

weighed on

his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been

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

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

from her room,

to Juliette and suggested, “Let’s proceed with their wedding 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 encourage Cecilia to spend more time with

Juliette readily agreed.

longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a

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

precisely what

from the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the past,

weather was crisp and delightful, making it a

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, but Juliette’s generous offering distinguished her from the

continued

prepared a delightful tea that

on her face,

enough, Cecilia’s name came

knowledge

Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will

Over 40 years old?

thought about the college teacher she had introduced to Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40. Juliette felt a tinge

chimed in, “My uncle is over 40

left momentarily

who are destined for one another don’t part

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

Mindy was taken aback.

said, “You’ve carried a great deal of

afraid it may

words left the Fowlers

anxious and even Rena’s expression showed

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

which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you

Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word on

by the serenity of the late-night darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly returned to

surprise, Waylen

found him in the study, standing by the

cigarette was illuminating his silhouette

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

the door behind her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with concern, “Are you

returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been

he was anxious

some comfort as he extinguished the

face against his back, trying to reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy might not be accurate,

slow smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a

“The baby’s

saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow. I won’t let you

on his chest, Rena

time and knew that he

to

head, kissed his handsome

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

in to his desires, but he also

gentle kisses on her lips. Rena was a little scared and wrapped her arms around his neck tightly as he made her sit

he leaned over and kissed

her. He clasped her fingers

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered

such intimacy. She recalled a snowy night when

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

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

long while, Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to kiss

still trembled slightly, but she allowed him to

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

whispered, “Are you

leaned closer to her ear

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