Before Rena could react, Waylen had pressed her down on the sofa.

She found herself in an awkward position, but her gaze remained fixed on him with longing.

She couldn’t help reaching out to touch his handsome face, from his eyebrows to his nose, cherishing the memory of the man she loved. Her voice choked with emotion, she confessed, “Yes… I love you very much.”

Waylen stopped her hand from caressing his face.

In an unexpected turn, he flipped opened her loose dress, exposing her bulging belly.

It was soft and tender.

Rena’s body tensed as Waylen’s slender finger gently grazed her stomach.

She hadn’t been intimate in a long time.

Feeling the touch of the man she loved, it was impossible for her not to feel anything.

Her body reacted involuntarily.

“Do you want to do it?” he whispered in her ear, his voice husky.

“Ive heard that women at this stage of pregnancy have strong desires.”

Embarrassment mixed with anger surged within Rena.

She was not afraid of him growing distant; she was afraid of him becoming cold-hearted and cruel.

Waylen released her, adjusting his shirt casually. “Miss Gordon, do you want a husband or a man who can satisfy your needs? Think it through, and then we can have a proper conversation.”

Rena’s eyebrows twitched with frustration, but she gathered her dress with trembling hands.

Her voice was soft as she asked, “Do you want to divorce me?”

Waylen observed the blue veins on her forehead.

He found them oddly captivating.

He couldn’t resist gently touching them, but he responded ruthlessly, “No, I won’t. After all, we still have two children to raise.”

Waylen looked at Rena, finding her undeniably beautiful even in her pregnant state.

But living with a woman was not something he was interested in.

He went into the study and returned with a document in his hand.

Then, he gently handed her the document.

Sitting across from her, he looked composed and formal.

“Miss Gordon, I’m willing to raise our two children together,” he said with an air of detachment. “But you need to sign this separation agreement. Once you do, I’ll provide you with the corresponding alimony and visit the children once a week.”

Rena felt a sense of humiliation wash over her.

She couldn’t help but think that this was no different from divorce.

She considered pleading with him to reconsider, but she knew it would only push him further away

In fact, she should be glad.

Inwardly, she acknowledged that at least he was acknowledging their children’s existence, but her heart remained heavy.

The man she loved was sitting before her, and yet she couldn’t even embrace him, fearing his aversion. She couldn’t figure out what he was thinking about her and Elvira.

But she could never compete with a dead person.

Rena read through the separation agreement he had drawn up.

It outlined the custody of the children and a monthly alimony of two million dollars. He would visit once a week, but otherwise, they would not see each other. Of course, if there was an important activity that needed them to attend together, the other party had to unconditionally cooperate. The agreement also emphasized the need for marital loyalty.

Waylen stood up and suggested, “Take your time to think about it.”

He had something else to do in the law office, so he went into the cloakroom of the main bedroom and was about to change his clothes.

No sooner had he taken off his shirt than she followed him in.

Rena followed him, her heart urging her not to accept the separation. She stepped closer to him and said firmly, “Waylen, I don’t want to live apart from you.”

Frowning slightly, Waylen looked at her.

He put his hand on the belt and saw her still standing there.

Her face was red and her nose was red, as if she had cried.

She looked like she was easy to be picked on.

“Do you want to watch me change my clothes that much?” he questioned with a hoarse voice. “Mrs. Fowler, I haven’t had sex in a long time. If you want, let’s do it now.”

Rena refused.

She knew that he was merely using her as an object of desire, devoid of any emotional connection.

However, Waylen proceeded to kiss her, his movements lacking in experience.

Instinctively, he pressed her against the cabinet door, forcing her to kiss him.

Rena’s reflection in the mirror showed tears streaming down her face.

Waylen let go of her with a cold smile. “What a disappointment,” he remarked, holding her chin and touching the tip of her trembling tongue with his fingers.

His voice was low as he stated, “Don’t expect too much. Isn’t it better for both of us if we each take what we need?”

Though he resisted the idea of marriage, the fact that he was still legally bound to Rena could not be ignored.

He was a lawyer, after all, and his reputation mattered.

Divorcing her would expose him to ridicule, so maintaining the appearance of a marriage was essential. If she was willing to, they could even solve each other’s physiological needs every once in a while

According to the separation agreement, he would spend the night at her place once a week. Accompanying the children was the second reason. The main reason was he also had physiological needs.

Rena’s willingness to sign the agreement would be a wise decision in his eyes. ©

a set of garments

donned the outfit, eliciting her

As he was on the

the caller was Korbyn,

line, Korbyn spoke, and Waylen’s focus returned to Rena’s countenance. With assurance, he stated, “Yes, she’s with me Okay… I’ll bring her back

us back for dinner. ‘m a

the other hand… Go with the child

comprehended it all too

pretext; he simply

The two descended

instructed the driver to take Rena home, while he approached

Rena found them separated

a composed tone, she addressed him, “Waylen, I can deal with it when you are distant with me, but… Alexis is quite sensitive. Please refrain from saying such things in her

the little girl

tender countenance and curly

acold gesture, he nodded,

a sense

black sports car slowly vanish, conflicting

demeanor had

for

her plight, compelled to approach and whisper, “Mrs. Fowler, do board the car

Rena mustered a forced smile. “You

chauffeured her back

within the study, drawing all

the recording on the voice recorder left

collected Alexis and headed to

entering, Edwin eagerly rushed over and greeted Rena with warmth,

caressed the little

blush adorned

expression, thinking he should feel embarrassed by

Juliette joined

two children away to indulge in desserts, while Korbyn inquired of Rena, “Have you seen

the question, Rena’s reply was a gentle

embarrassment and anger, she chose not to

privy to the events,

he asked deliberately, “Aren’t you angry at him for making such a request? Rena… Allow me to remind you, indulging him merely because he has done much for you is

Rena maintained her silence.

recognized her tender-hearted nature, understanding her reluctance to be harsh with Waylen

stirred within Korbyn’s fatherly heart, leaving him with a throbbing

o’clock in the evening, Waylen returned. The Fowler family was preparing to

of the sports car halted, Waylen emerged. Unable to resist her excitement, Alexis rushed over, wrapping her arms around his long leg and nuzzling her little face against it. “Dad, I missed you so

Waylen’s body tensed slightly…

interacting with children in his memory.

be the bond of

trace of rejection on his face, though a touch of sadness lingered

that moment, Korbyn surmised that Waylen couldn’t possibly fathom the depth of his

wiped

the family reunion dinner, an air of silence enveloped

by side but a

Waylen couldn’t recollect Rena.

Rena couldn’t surrender to vulnerability, knowing

to bring them together, believing that through physical intimacy, familiarity might gradually

his lips and expressed, “Dad, I have a case to handle. I must return to

case more important

knowing glance with Juliette, Korbyn whispered, “Instruct the servants to tidy up Waylen’s room. He and Rena

to

smile adorned Waylen’s

and ascended the stairs with

a profound sadness

“Let’s proceed with that

Rena nodded in agreement.

chose to remain downstairs with the two children. After soothing Alexis to sleep, she made

the window, Waylen stood, cigarette in

As he smoked, he

Waylen turned his head to meet her eyes. He then extinguished the cigarette and quipped

the

gently wrapped her

to be apart from you. Isn’t it normal for me

held

in, his gaze fixed

she belonged entirely to him. The sensation aroused a flicker of desire

engage in intimacy after the first

a man who would never willingly subject himself

women. However, even though he couldn’t remember any of it, he

of it

harbored no emotional connection with her, his

him at the edge of

her waist

despite her desire to be close to him,

efforts were in

in her ear, Waylen taunted, “Don’t you love me very much? Why don’t you want me to touch you? Look at yourself.

welled up in

responded, “I’m

bulging belly, where his

his child, he would never be aroused by a pregnant woman in his

true intimacy

seem interested, his desire waned and he

emanated

door’s crack, a little head peeked in. In a voice reminiscent of

felt a surge

was slightly awkward as

her appearance was disheveled, she was fortunate that the room was

and Rena quickly straightened

Waylen, whose

that a

the bed, holding something in her

nestled into her father’s embrace, and then pulled out a toy stethoscope and placed it on

Waylen was left speechless.

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