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.

just Like Waylen

were always accidents in life and that he should cherish his marriage and his family. Even if Rena didn’t love him

car back to

got out of the car, Waylen took off his

out of the

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

father, Waylen couldn’t help giving Marcus a

moved in, Alexis had

her anymore. If there were some small

or not this was

the bedroom, Rena had already finished her

the dresser now

really good lately, so they often

waist, took a deep breath and then exhaled near her ear. He flirted with her and said jokingly, “Why do I feel Like you’ve put on a

to

her waist and replied,

Waylen smiled.

sat aside and watched her apply skin-care

truth was, Rena had a good figure, and Waylen liked touching her flesh. When Rena loosened her bathrobe and started rubbing body lotion on her lower abdomen, Waylen took the initiative to help her. He took the bottle of lotion from her, squeezed some onto his palm, and applied it on her tender, delicate skin. He gently brushed his lips over her shoulder. “We’ve been having a lot of sex Lately. Maybe you’re pregnant

Rena was stunned.

realized that her period should have come

She pushed Waylen away.

was thinking about having sex with her.

to grab him by the hair and pull him

“My

her with

tilted his head to the

her hand on her

she really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

against Rena’s stomach. He asked excitedly, “Is my baby really in

was a little flustered to

a mirthful tone, “This isn’t the first time that you’re going to be a

and pulled up

pressed his face against her belly once again and said softly, “I didn’t exactly act

touched his face and said, “Alexis and Marcus would be

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

Rena did understand.

leaned in, and took the initiative to

was full of

took Rena to the

were able to

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

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

The doctor smiled.

acid and calcium pills for

pharmacy to get Rena’s medications. Rena

Rena felt 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

helped her

turned around. The man she saw

He was with a good-looking middle-aged woman.

that made her

relationship for four years, so Rena often

tension in the

bench. He had mixed

must mean she

was impossible for a woman to get pregnant with the child of a man with whom she wasn’t

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

mood of Harrison’s mother became

love between Rena and

was to see

said in a soft voice, “Long time indeed. You

faintly

Harrison and his mother and then at Rena. He asked worriedly, “What’s

“I might be a little anemic. Harrison

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

Waylen and Rena left, she said to her son, “That man seems

Rena didn’t come back to Harold. Harold missed her even as he was dying.

but deep inside him,

said, “Come on, Mom. Let’s

the car, Waylen handed Rena a bottle of water. Then, he unwrapped a piece of candy and gave it

Alexis who put the candy

Rena began feeling better.

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

of her pregnancy, Rena was

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

were hard to

“I

Rena felt her cheeks heat

arms around her and pressed her face against

dead of winter, the warmth of his body was

to him make a call to his father. “Rena’s

this time, Korbyn was still

news,

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

one. It seemed that

about this? You send your wife and children to my villa. Your mother and I will take care of Rena and

Laughed. “Dad, it’s my

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

pinched his wife’s face. “She’s my wife.

hung up the

side, Korbyn

Waylen was being arrogant

help chuckling. Waylen was

Waylen, the warmth of his presence comforting

side, Rena insisted he attend to his company

head to the office,”

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

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

volumes as their eyes entwined, a shared

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

shut behind them,

hall, an array of precious supplements and gifts adorned the

inquired casually.

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