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.

and inquired gently, “Ils mommy going to have

was visibly

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

beamed with pride for having

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

didn’t harbor

the idea of having a younger sibling. If there were more little toys at

Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn

they

was five weeks

gazed at the ultrasound picture for an extended moment.

a brief conversation,

he looked down at

looked back at

husky voice, Waylen murmured,

as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown hair… He had

while, he gently caressed her face and

voice, “But you haven’t proposed yet… You haven’t even

replied tenderly, “Aren’t two children

but give him

first marriage and the wedding ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to rest in the Fowler family’s ancestral

wasn’t certain if we could

many

sure if Alexis

if she would eventually

been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense

Rena back to

were all ecstatic upon

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

hands together and eagerly looked

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

placing it in front of Rena and inquired with genuine concern

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

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

an additional child at home

matter weighed on

casually sipped his tea and remarked, “Alexis

her side every day,

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

Juliette emerged from her room, brimming with

soon as possible. Last time, it was unfortunate that they had a falling out and couldn’t have a proper celebration. Now that Rena

Juliette readily agreed.

walk down the aisle in a stunning wedding gown, marrying

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

precisely what

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

and delightful, making it a

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

continued to

seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant

on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation

Cecilia’s name came

deep knowledge

smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will

Over 40 years old?

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

moment, Rena softly chimed in, “My uncle

left momentarily

chuckled and remarked, “People who are destined

Rena’s words, 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 Rena. She noticed a subtle intensity in Waylen’s demeanor, an accumulated air of gravity that had lingered over the

Mindy was taken aback.

said, “You’ve carried a great deal

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

left the Fowlers

even Rena’s expression showed

emotions, responding in a low voice,

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

Mindy took Rena’s hand and inscribed a single

gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly

her surprise, Waylen was

him in the study, standing by

was illuminating

alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the

her and embraced Waylen from behind, her

returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen

was anxious about its

arms around him provided some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette.

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

his lips as he gently placed a hand on

glanced at him. “The baby’s

promise, saying, “Rena, I will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow.

his chest, Rena listened to his

long time and knew that he was still anxious about the

wanted to soothe

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

and

desires, but he also cared deeply for their

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

he leaned over and

but he stopped her. He clasped her

“Waylen…”

trembled as

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

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

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

while, Waylen lifted his head

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

fervent breath mingled, and they sought warmth in each other’s

his shoulder, Rena whispered, “Are you feeling better

her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy

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