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

Waylen realize that 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, he wouldn’t take it to

car back to the

off his overcoat and said to

got out of the car with the

little boy. With a red face, he

a father, Waylen couldn’t help

had become neater and

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

often wondered whether or not this

Rena had

of the dresser

good lately, so

deep breath and then exhaled near her ear. He flirted

liked to

her waist and

Waylen smiled.

sat aside and watched her apply

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.

Rena was stunned.

in her head and realized that her period should have come half

She pushed Waylen away.

thinking about having sex with

the hair and pull

said breathlessly, “My period

stared at her with

to the

nodded, put her hand

she really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

Rena’s stomach. He asked

was a little flustered to realized that she might be pregnant

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

reached out and

and said softly, “I didn’t exactly act like a real dad

and Marcus would be

too. But this

Rena did understand.

brushed her fingers over his cheek, leaned in,

atmosphere was

next morning, Waylen took

the examination, they were able to confirm that Rena was indeed

she said with a smile, “Congratulations, Waylen. This is the third

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

The doctor smiled.

folic acid and calcium

went to the pharmacy to get Rena’s medications.

steadily. With one hand on her forehead, she tried to find a seat. Then, somebody held her up. She thought it was Waylen, so

helped her didn’t

this strange, Rena turned around. The

He was with a good-looking middle-aged woman. Rena recognized her. She was

made her

had been in a relationship for four years, so Rena often

a bit of tension

on a bench. He had

must mean she still

the child of a man with whom she wasn’t

nodded to Harrison’s mother with a

of Harrison’s mother became even

had witnessed the love between

expected was to

voice, “Long time indeed. You sure

faintly in

moments later, Waylen came back with Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his mother and then at Rena. He asked worriedly,

nodded. “I might be a little anemic. Harrison and

a good family, Waylen had an extraordinary temperament. Harrison’s mother looked at Waylen up and down

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

missed her even as he was dying. But it

but deep inside him,

time, he said,

bottle of water. Then, he unwrapped a piece of candy

Alexis who put the

Rena began feeling better.

a nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to

her pregnancy,

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

were hard to

hoarse voice, “I find you sexier

Rena felt her cheeks

around her and pressed her face against

the warmth of his body was most

against Waylen and listened to him make a call to his

time, Korbyn was still in

this news, he

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

had 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

and children to my villa. Your mother and I will take care of Rena and attend to her

Laughed. “Dad, it’s my wife who’s

“But she’s my daughter-in-law. I’m

his wife’s face. “She’s my wife. I’ll take care of her

Waylen hung up

the other side, Korbyn

being arrogant because

Korbyn couldn’t help chuckling. Waylen was finally acting

was chauffeured home by Waylen, the

to linger by her side, Rena insisted he

to the office,” she urged Waylen as

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

gaze drifting to Waylen as he

a shared sweetness that spoke of

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

sealed shut behind them, and the trio entered

hall, an array of precious supplements and gifts adorned the surroundings. Rena, immersed in organization, delegated their storage

inquired casually. “Was the

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