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.

apart, just Like Waylen

was Harold’s death that made Waylen realize that there were always accidents in life and that he should cherish his marriage and his family. Even

drove the car back

out of the car, Waylen took off his overcoat and said to her, “You take Alexis and

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

a red face, he snuggled up to his father’s chest and

father, Waylen couldn’t help giving

Alexis had become neater

anymore. If there were some small things to handle,

wondered whether or

entered the bedroom, Rena had

was sitting in front of the dresser now and doing her nighttime

relationship had been really good lately, so they often had

breath and then exhaled near her ear.

liked to be

his arms from her waist and replied,

Waylen smiled.

watched her apply skin-care

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

Rena was stunned.

her head and realized that her period should have come half a month

She pushed Waylen away.

sex with her.

him by the hair and pull him back

“My

at her with wide

tilted his head to the side and beamed,

put her hand on her belly and

she really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

his handsome face against Rena’s stomach. He

a little flustered to realized

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

and

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

Marcus

low voice, “I love them, too. But

Rena did understand.

her fingers over his cheek, leaned in,

was

morning, Waylen took

examination, they were able to

Fowler family, so she said with a smile, “Congratulations, Waylen. This is the third time you’re going to

to care. “Yes, it’s the third time. I suppose it

The doctor smiled.

folic acid and calcium

pharmacy to get Rena’s medications. Rena waited in the hall for

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 I’m a

who helped her

strange, Rena turned around.

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

that made her Harold’s

for four years, so Rena often saw Harold’s sister-in-law back in

was a bit of tension in the air above

down on a bench. He had mixed feelings because Rena was pregnant

mean she

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

Harrison was her junior. Rena nodded to Harrison’s

of Harrison’s mother

love between Rena and

last thing she expected was to see

help sighing and said in a soft voice, “Long time indeed. You sure look like you’re living

faintly

at Harrison and his mother and then at Rena.

might be a little anemic. Harrison and his mom

his absence. Being born in a good family,

and Rena left, she said to

come back to Harold. Harold missed her even as he was dying. But it wasn’t

but deep inside him,

time, he said, “Come on, Mom. Let’s

of water. Then, he unwrapped a piece of candy and gave it

put the

Rena began feeling better.

nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to be taken

pregnancy, Rena was

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

were hard to

a hoarse voice, “I find you

this, Rena felt her

arms around her and pressed her face

of winter, the warmth of his body was

and listened to him make a

this time, Korbyn was still

news, he

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

going to be another one. It seemed that it was a good idea to have Leonel in the house. Leonel

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

“Dad, it’s my wife

she’s my daughter-in-law.

gently pinched his wife’s face.

hung

the other side,

Waylen was being arrogant because Rena was

Waylen was finally acting Like

by Waylen, the

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

office,” she urged

Likely privy to the joyful news,

embrace, Rena cradled a glass of warm milk, her gaze drifting to Waylen as he interacted with the staff. An accidental glance back at her, his eyes locked onto

their eyes entwined, a shared sweetness that spoke

Leonel. With practiced ease, Leonel disembarked first,

car door sealed shut behind them, and the trio

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

coat, inquired casually. “Was the turnout

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