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 have another

visibly

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

pride for having such a brilliant

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

harbor any

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

at kindergarten, Waylen drove Rena to the hospital where Jazlyn

they received the

was five weeks

gazed at the ultrasound picture for an

called Korbyn. After a brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll

the phone, he

back

Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re having

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

holding her close for a while, he gently caressed

hummed and replied with a hint of a nasal voice, “But you haven’t proposed yet… You haven’t even prepared a

tenderly, “Aren’t two children more

give him a

laid to rest in

then, I wasn’t certain if we

were too many uncertainties at

sure if Alexis would pull

if she would

tightly. He had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude… Grateful for all the people who had helped bring

brought Rena back

ecstatic upon learning

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

and eagerly looked at

Rena sit down and added, “It’s only

in front of Rena and

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

scolded, “Rena is the one I care

faded slightly as he continued, “Having an additional child at home

matter weighed on

remarked, “Alexis

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

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her room, brimming

that they had a falling out

Juliette readily agreed.

always adored Rena and longed to witness Rena walk down the aisle in

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

what Juliette had in

from the fortune teller regarding Waylen in the past, she now saw an opportunity

weather was crisp and delightful, making it a perfect time to go

chosen auspicious day, Juliette led the young members of the Fowler family to visit the residence of the renowned fortune teller, Mindy Green. Mindy was not one to

continued

take a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant taste on their

on her face, Juliette engaged

Cecilia’s

knowledge of

smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will be over 40 years old.”

Over 40 years old?

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

Rena softly chimed in, “My

left momentarily

“People who are destined

to the tall and sturdy man standing beside Rena. She noticed a subtle intensity in Waylen’s demeanor, an accumulated air of gravity

Mindy was taken aback.

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

I’m afraid it may have

left the Fowlers

even Rena’s expression showed a hint

low voice, “I have more faith

sighed and said, “Your character is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a

inscribed a single

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

her surprise, Waylen was

the study, standing

of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette

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

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

visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled by the

anxious

as

reassure him. “Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy

turned around, a slow smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a hand on her belly, asking,

“The baby’s only one month old.

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

her head on his chest, Rena listened to his

and knew that he was still

to

raised her head, kissed his handsome face, and then trailed

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

to his desires, but he also cared deeply for their

him for a while, Rena tried to move away, but Waylen held her firmly, linking their fingers together and planting gentle kisses on

he leaned over

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

“Waylen…”

trembled as

recalled a snowy night when he had held her against the piano,

“Don’t worry, Rena. It won’t

an attempt to alleviate his own anxieties. He had been unsettled by the prophecy

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

slightly, but she allowed him to continue, experiencing the

breath mingled, and they sought warmth in

whispered, “Are

her ear and gently asked, “Did you enjoy it

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