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.

gently, “Ils mommy going to

visibly

Alexis’ seatbelt and smiled, “I never said

beamed with pride for having

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

didn’t harbor any

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

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

they received

five weeks

at the ultrasound picture

brief conversation, Waylen whispered, “Alright, I’ll bring

up the phone, he looked

back

husky voice, Waylen murmured, “Rena, we’re having another

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

gently caressed her face and said, “Rena, let’s get

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

“Aren’t two children more precious than

but give him a

minds. It had been laid to rest in the Fowler

wasn’t certain if we could make it

were too many uncertainties at

if Alexis would

wasn’t sure… if she would eventually forget

had never been one for sentimentalities but now he felt an overwhelming sense of

brought Rena back to

all ecstatic upon learning

but as soon as he spotted Rena, he promptly extinguished the cigarette, standing up to approach her. “Juliette has been praying

and eagerly

sit down and added, “It’s only

a glass of water, placing it in front of Rena

is a big deal.

smile, Korbyn playfully scolded, “Rena is the one I

continued, “Having an additional child

subject matter weighed

remarked,

by her side every day, and she hasn’t had

Korbyn nodded, feeling relieved.

emerged from her room, brimming

out and couldn’t have a

Juliette readily agreed.

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

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

precisely what

sought advice 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

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 easily receive visitors, but Juliette’s generous

continued to express

graciously invited them to take a seat and personally prepared a delightful tea that left a pleasant

a smile on her face, Juliette engaged in conversation with

Cecilia’s name

knowledge of the mortal

learning Cecilia’s birthdate, Mindy smiled and stated, “Her destined partner will be over 40

Over 40 years old?

Cecilia, but that man was younger than 40. Juliette felt

chimed in, “My uncle is over 40 years

left

chuckled and remarked, “People who are

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.

a great deal of burden since

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

words left the Fowlers

sorrowful and anxious and even Rena’s expression showed a hint of

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

is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In

Rena’s hand and inscribed a single word

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

her surprise, Waylen was

him in the study,

cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against the night

smoke from his

her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice

returned from visiting the fortune

he was anxious

arms around him provided some comfort as he extinguished

to relax, okay? The

his lips as he gently placed a hand

eagerness, Rena glanced at him. “The baby’s only one month old. How can it move

will be with you throughout the

chest, Rena listened to his

long time and knew that he

to soothe

head, kissed his handsome face, and then trailed

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

but he also cared deeply for their

while, Rena tried 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 wrapped her

light, he leaned

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

“Waylen…”

voice trembled as she surrendered to

a snowy night when he had held

said hoarsely, “Don’t

He had been unsettled

Waylen lifted his head and leaned in

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

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

whispered, “Are

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

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