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

there were always accidents in life and that he should cherish his marriage and his family. Even if Rena didn’t love him with all her heart,

drove the car

Waylen took off his overcoat and

he took Marcus in his overcoat and got out of the car with the little guy

was still a little boy. With a red face, he snuggled up to his father’s

Waylen couldn’t help giving Marcus

had become neater and

her anymore. If there were some small things to handle, Leonel would deal with

or not this was

bedroom, Rena had

sitting in front of the dresser now and doing

had been really good lately,

deep breath and then exhaled near her ear. He flirted with her and said

to be

arms from her waist and replied, “Then go touch thin

Waylen smiled.

sat aside and watched her

rubbing body lotion on her lower abdomen, Waylen took the initiative to help her. He took the bottle of

Rena was stunned.

math in her head and realized that

She pushed Waylen away.

with her. He

by the hair and pull him back to get him off

said breathlessly, “My period

stared at her with

his head to the

put her hand on

she really

Waylen squatted down.

his handsome face against Rena’s stomach. He asked excitedly, “Is my baby really

flustered to realized

this, her worries subsided. She gently stroked his hair and said in a mirthful tone, “This isn’t

and pulled up her

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

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

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

Rena did understand.

his cheek, leaned in,

was

Waylen took Rena to the

to confirm that

family, so she said with a smile, “Congratulations, Waylen.

the third time. I

The doctor smiled.

prescribed some folic acid and calcium pills for

Waylen went to the pharmacy to get Rena’s

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.

who helped her

Rena turned around. The man

out to be Harrison. He was with a

that made

a relationship for four years, so

bit of tension in the air above

bench. He had mixed feelings because Rena

mean she still

with the child of a man with

Harrison was her junior. Rena nodded to Harrison’s mother with a smile. “Long time

mood of Harrison’s mother

witnessed the love between Rena

last thing she expected was to

a soft voice, “Long time indeed. You

smiled faintly

He looked at Harrison and his mother and then at Rena. He

little anemic. Harrison and his mom

in his absence. Being born in a good family, Waylen had an extraordinary temperament. Harrison’s mother looked at Waylen up and down for a long

she said to her son,

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

but

said,

Then, he unwrapped a piece of candy and gave it

who put the

Rena began feeling better.

find you a nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to be taken care of and nourished. And

of her pregnancy, Rena

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

eyes were hard to

a hoarse voice, “I find you sexier with more weight. I Like

Rena felt her

wrapped his arms around her and pressed her face against his

the dead of winter, the warmth of his body was

Waylen and listened to him make a

Korbyn was still in

news, he

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

going to be another one. It

mother and I will take care of Rena and attend

Laughed. “Dad, it’s my

“But she’s my daughter-in-law. I’m

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

hung up

side, Korbyn was

was being arrogant because

couldn’t help chuckling. Waylen

the warmth of his presence comforting

his desire to linger by her side, Rena insisted he attend to

nothing new. You should head to the office,” she urged Waylen

a flip of the switch, gentle warmth enveloped the room, casting a cozy ambiance. The household staff, Likely privy to the joyful news, showered Waylen with congratulations, prompting him

cradled a glass of warm milk, her gaze drifting to Waylen as he interacted with

volumes as their eyes entwined, a shared

Leonel. With practiced ease, Leonel disembarked first,

car door sealed shut behind them,

and gifts adorned the surroundings. Rena,

shedding his coat, inquired casually. “Was

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