She found Cecilia sitting in front of the dressing table, looking Lost in thought.

Rena crept in and took the object Cecilia held in her hand, which turned out to be a girlish diamond ring.

She knew that it was a present from her uncle.

With a smile, she asked, “Have you made a decision?”

Cecilia shook her head, uncertain.

Knowing they shared a close bond, she confided, “Rena, I love him. But the pain I endured over the past few years was real. If I directly accept him now, he will think that he can treat us casually. I don’t want this to happen.”

Rena put the ring back gently and held Cecilia in her embrace, patting her on the shoulder.

“Both your brother and I hope you can be happy,” she said softly.

As for whether she would go back to Mark or not, Rena sensed that Cecilia already knew what she should do.

Just then, Waylen finished talking to his father and came to find Rena.

He saw his sister in tears. Standing at the door, he lit a cigarette.

Taking a drag, he asked nonchalantly, “Are you sad for that old man again?”

“Waylen!” Rena’s voice quivered as she bit her lip.

Waylen took another puff and exhaled the smoke slowly, smiling. “You and your uncle are completely different. He’s cursed me so many times, but you never blamed him.”

Hearing this, Rena didn’t say anything more.

Fearing it might affect their relationship, Cecilia quickly assured them that she was fine.

Waylen Looked at her, then wrapped his arm around Rena’s shoulder and said gently, “Well, it’s time to go home. The kids are having fun Cecilia, you and Edwin can stay here.”

Cecilia nodded, watching them leave.

As the house fell silent, she sat down again, staring at the diamond ring in a daze.

Her phone suddenly rang.

The ringing pierced the quiet night, and the call was from Mark.

After hesitating for a moment, Cecilia answered the call.

The other end was quiet. Mark’s voice sounded a little hoarse as he asked, “Have you made up your mind?”

Cecilia sniffed, trying to hold back her emotions.

“Are you asking if I’ve decided to watch the ceremony or live together with you? Mark, I haven’t made up my mind about either of those things. Please give me some time.”

Mark chuckled softly, his voice low and hoarse. “You seem more like an adult now. Cecilia, I was too impatient last night. I just wanted to share the news. Edwin was there last night, so it was inconvenient to talk with you. Let’s have a conversation sometime, okay?”

“No,” she replied in a nasal voice.

Mark knew her so well that he could sense she wanted to cry.

He empathized with her, knowing that a woman with so much going for her, abandoned by him, and waiting for him in secret for years would naturally feel sad.

He didn’t press her to continue the topic and changed the subject.

In a relaxed tone, he said, “It’s winter now. The wisteria flowers in the house have fallen, but they’ll bloom again next year! Cecilia, did you hear me?” He continued, “Zoey just sent me a bowl of midnight snack. She knows I don’t like eating midnight snack! She’s becoming more and more overbearing, always telling me not to eat too much and reminding me that I need to maintain my physique to impress young ladies. Zoey misses you and Edwin very much. She even made two pairs of cloth shoes for Edwin. I’ll bring them here later.”

Cecilia sobbed.

The days they spent in Czanch a few years ago held some of the best memories for her and Mark.

Despite the hardships they faced and the pain she endured, reminiscing about that time now brought a sense of solace.

Tears continued to stream down her cheeks as Mark gently coaxed her, “Come here with Edwin, okay? I’ll take you to eat all the delicious food in Czanch and go shopping together. We can take him to visit my relatives. He is so adorable that my relatives will definitely Like him.”

Cecilia’s emotions overwhelmed her, and she cried even harder.

Mark had always possessed the ability to evoke deep emotions in her, bringing back both beautiful and painful memories.

He was intertwined with all the moments that had shaped her Life.

Unable to find the right words to say, Cecilia decided to end the call without saying goodbye, leaving Mark on the other end of the line, Lost in contemplation.

These years had been a source of pain for Cecilia, but it was also a deep regret for him. Learning that she had a child alone almost broke his heart.

He couldn’t help but acknowledge that he loved her more than anything, and falling for her was inevitable.

Mark gently placed his phone down and stood by the window, feeling the cold wind on his face.

He knew he owed this woman so much, and this feeling of regret and longing would stay with him forever.

It was late at night.

Waylen drove the black limousine steadily on the road. The children were tired and sleeping in the back seat.

Waylen turned his head to look at Rena.

She was quietly leaning against the back of the passenger seat and looking out the window.

“Are you still angry?”

Waylen gently held her hand.

Rena smiled. “How could I be angry? Please focus on driving.”

Waylen let go of her hand and stared intently at the traffic ahead.

After a long time, he whispered, “The feelings between Mark and Cecilia are complicated, Rena.”

They could have been two people whose respective worlds didn’t intersect.

They could have gone back to being strangers after a one-night stand.

they couldn’t stand being apart, just Like Waylen couldn’t stand being apart

that made Waylen realize that there were always accidents in life and that he should cherish his marriage and

car back

his overcoat and said to

in his overcoat and got out of the car with the

was still a little boy. With a red face, he snuggled up to

father, Waylen couldn’t

Alexis had become

to worry about her anymore. If there were some small things to handle, Leonel

wondered whether or not this

Waylen entered the bedroom, Rena

front of the dresser now and

good

arms around Rena’s waist, took a deep breath and then exhaled near her ear. He flirted with her and

to

her waist and replied, “Then

Waylen smiled.

watched her apply

her. He took the bottle of lotion from her, squeezed some onto his palm, and applied it on her tender,

Rena was stunned.

and realized that her period should have come

She pushed Waylen away.

with

by the hair and pull him back to get him off

“My

her with wide

to the side

hand

she really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

Rena’s stomach. He asked excitedly,

to realized that she might be pregnant

and said in a mirthful tone, “This isn’t the first time that you’re going to be a father.

out and pulled up

pressed his face against her belly once again and said softly, “I didn’t exactly act like a real dad the first two

and said, “Alexis and Marcus would be sad if they heard

low voice, “I love them, too. But this one is different, Rena.

Rena did understand.

brushed her fingers over his cheek, leaned in, and took the initiative to kiss

atmosphere was full

morning, Waylen took Rena

examination, they were able to confirm

had a good relationship with the Fowler family, so she said with a smile, “Congratulations, Waylen. This is the third time

pretended not to care. “Yes, it’s the third time. I suppose it isn’t

The doctor smiled.

prescribed some folic acid and calcium

leaving the consultation room, Waylen went to the pharmacy to get Rena’s medications. Rena waited in the hall

dizzy, and she couldn’t stand steadily. With one hand on her forehead, she tried to find a seat. Then, somebody held her up. She thought it was Waylen, so she smiled and said, “I’m okay. I just feel a little dizzy, and I guess

person who helped her didn’t say

Rena turned around. The man

was with a good-looking middle-aged woman. Rena recognized her. She was Harrison’s

made her Harold’s

for four years, so Rena often saw

bit of tension

He had mixed feelings because Rena was

she

impossible for a woman to get pregnant with the child of a man with

nodded to Harrison’s mother with a smile.

mother became even more

witnessed the love between Rena

expected was to see Rena again after Harold’s

in a soft voice, “Long time

faintly in

Waylen came back with Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his mother and

anemic. Harrison and his mom

helped Rena up and thanked Harrison and his mother for assisting Rena in his absence. Being born in a good family, Waylen had an extraordinary

Waylen and Rena left, she said

missed her even as he was dying. But it wasn’t her fault.

didn’t say anything, but deep inside him,

a long time, he said,

Waylen handed Rena a bottle of water. Then, he

who put the candy in

Rena began feeling better.

her face and said, “I’ll find you a nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to be taken care of and

her pregnancy, Rena was

against his palm and whispered, “You said last night that I had put on

eyes were hard to

while, he said in a hoarse voice, “I find you sexier

this, Rena felt

arms around her and

winter, the warmth of

listened to him make

Korbyn was still in a

this news, he got incredibly

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

already had four children, and now there was going to be another one. It seemed that it was a good idea to have Leonel in the house. Leonel had brought

Your mother and I will take care of Rena and attend to her everyday needs. Don’t worry about Alexis and Leonel. All you need

it’s my wife

retorted, “But she’s my daughter-in-law. I’m

Lowered his head and gently pinched his wife’s face. “She’s my wife.

hung up

side, Korbyn

being arrogant because Rena

chuckling. Waylen was finally acting Like a

by Waylen, the warmth

by her side, Rena insisted he attend to

head to the office,”

ambiance. The household staff, Likely privy to the joyful news, showered Waylen with congratulations, prompting

milk, her gaze drifting to Waylen as he interacted with the staff. An accidental glance back at her, his eyes locked onto

entwined, a shared sweetness that spoke

evening descended, Waylen returned with Alexis and Leonel. With practiced ease, Leonel disembarked first, assisting Alexis from

sealed shut behind them, and the trio entered the

and gifts adorned the surroundings. Rena, immersed in organization, delegated their storage

his coat, inquired casually. “Was the

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