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, “Ils

was visibly taken

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

for having

keep anything from Alexis. She tenderly kissed her daughter and gently shared,

didn’t harbor

were more little toys at home, she would happily invite

hospital

they

five weeks

hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture for

After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll bring her

he looked down at

looked back

murmured, “Rena,

overflowed with tenderness 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

close for a while, he gently caressed her face and said,

and replied with a hint of a nasal voice, “But you

“Aren’t two children more precious

give

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

certain if we could

many uncertainties at that

sure if Alexis would

wasn’t sure… if she would

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

later, Waylen brought Rena back

all ecstatic

standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems to have

together and eagerly

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

water, placing it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern

remarked, “This baby is a big deal.

warm smile, Korbyn playfully scolded, “Rena is the one I care about.

as he continued, “Having an additional child at home might

weighed

casually sipped his tea and remarked,

Rena has been by her side every day,

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

conversed, Juliette emerged from her room, brimming with

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.

to witness Rena walk down the aisle in a

“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

what Juliette

regarding Waylen in the past, she now saw an opportunity

and delightful, making it a perfect time to

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

Mindy’s abode, Juliette continued

seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a

on her face, Juliette engaged in

Cecilia’s name came

deep knowledge of

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

Over 40 years old?

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

chimed in, “My uncle is over 40

was left momentarily

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.

carried a great deal of

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

words left the Fowlers

sorrowful and anxious and even

responding in a low voice, “I have more faith in a

those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that, you’ll find

Mindy took Rena’s hand and inscribed a

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

surprise, Waylen

him in the study, standing by the

was illuminating his silhouette against

smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night breeze, dissipating into

the door behind her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with

fortune teller,

anxious about its

provided some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette. “No, don’t

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

turned around, a slow smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a

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

made a heartfelt promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with

chest, Rena

been with him for a long time and knew that he was still

wanted to soothe

she raised her head, kissed his handsome face,

caught Waylen’s attention, and

give in to his desires, but he also cared deeply for their unborn

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

faint light, he leaned over

to move, but he stopped her. He clasped her

“Waylen…”

trembled as she surrendered to

recalled a snowy night when he

Waylen said hoarsely, “Don’t

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

lifted his head and

but she allowed him to continue,

the chill of the night, their fervent breath mingled,

on his shoulder, Rena whispered,

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

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