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 to

was visibly taken

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

pride for having such

keep anything from Alexis. She tenderly kissed her daughter and

harbor any

the 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 had already arranged

they received the

five weeks

the hospital corridor, Rena gazed at the ultrasound picture

Korbyn. After a brief

the phone, he

back

murmured, “Rena,

to lean against his chest as he soothingly ran his fingers through her soft, long brown hair…

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

with a hint of a nasal voice, “But you

tenderly, “Aren’t two children more

but give him a playful

ring surfaced in their minds. It had been laid to rest in the Fowler family’s ancestral house by Waylen as a symbol

“Back then, I wasn’t certain

were too many uncertainties

wasn’t sure if

sure… if she would eventually forget

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

hour later, Waylen brought Rena back to the Fowler

ecstatic upon

extinguished the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying hard and it seems to have worked. She prayed every day and, finally, you’re

rubbed his hands together and

Rena sit down and added,

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

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

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

slightly as he continued, “Having an additional

subject matter weighed on their

casually sipped his tea and remarked, “Alexis has been

every day, and she hasn’t had time to dwell on

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

from her room,

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

Juliette readily agreed.

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

“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 true. Why don’t you take the kids to visit the woman tomorrow and inquire about Cecilia

what Juliette

the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the

weather was crisp and delightful, making it a perfect

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

abode, Juliette continued to express

personally prepared a delightful tea that left

a smile on her face, Juliette

enough, Cecilia’s name came

deep knowledge of

“Her

Over 40 years old?

but that man was younger than 40. Juliette felt a tinge of

chimed in,

was left momentarily

remarked, “People who are destined for

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

Mindy was taken aback.

she said, “You’ve carried a great deal of burden

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

words left the

even Rena’s expression showed a hint of

voice, “I have more faith in

exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a

took Rena’s hand and inscribed a

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

her surprise, Waylen was not

study, standing

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 night breeze, dissipating into

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

the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled by the

anxious

comfort as he extinguished the cigarette. “No,

try to relax, okay? The prophecy might not be accurate, or

gently placed a hand on her belly, asking,

“The baby’s only one month old. How

“Rena, I will be with you throughout

on his chest, Rena

been with him for a long time and knew

to

head, kissed his handsome face,

actions caught Waylen’s attention, and he

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

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 as he made her sit

light, he leaned

but he stopped her. He

“Waylen…”

as she surrendered

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

“Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t hurt our

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

long while, Waylen lifted his head and leaned in to

slightly, but she allowed him to continue,

their fervent breath mingled, and they

Rena whispered, “Are you

casually, but he leaned closer to her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy it

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