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 couldn’t stand being apart from

he should cherish his marriage and his

car

Waylen took off his overcoat and said to her, “You take Alexis and Leonel

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

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

Waylen couldn’t help giving Marcus

had become neater and

If there were

whether or not this

entered the bedroom, Rena

of the dresser now and doing her

relationship had been really good

arms around Rena’s 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 Little

to be

waist and replied, “Then go

Waylen smiled.

and watched her apply skin-care

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

Rena was stunned.

the math in her head and realized that her period should

She pushed Waylen away.

about having sex with her.

by the hair and pull him back to

said breathlessly, “My period

her

to

her hand on her belly

she really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

Rena’s stomach. He

was a little flustered to

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

out and

her belly once again and said softly, “I didn’t exactly act like

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

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

Rena did understand.

cheek, leaned in,

atmosphere was

next morning, Waylen took

able to confirm that Rena was indeed

a good relationship with the Fowler family, so she said with a smile, “Congratulations,

“Yes, it’s the third time.

The doctor smiled.

prescribed some folic acid and calcium pills

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

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 I’m

who helped her

strange, Rena turned around. The

turned out to be Harrison. He was with a good-looking middle-aged woman. Rena

made her

a relationship for four years,

a bit of tension in the air above

bench. He had mixed

must mean she still

to get pregnant with the child of a

nodded to

mother

had witnessed the love between Rena

to see Rena again after

voice, “Long

faintly in

Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his mother and then at

might be a little anemic. Harrison and his

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

said to her son, “That

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

but deep inside him,

he said, “Come on,

bottle of water. Then, he

put

Rena began feeling better.

Your body needs to be taken

of her pregnancy,

against his palm and whispered, “You said last night

were

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

this, Rena felt her cheeks heat

wrapped his arms around her and pressed her face

the dead of winter, the warmth of his body was most

leaned against Waylen and listened to him make a call to his father. “Rena’s

time, Korbyn was

hearing this news, he

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

family 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

that case, Rena needs someone to take care of her. How about this? You send your wife and children to my villa. 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 to do is run the

it’s

retorted, “But she’s my

wife’s face. “She’s my wife. I’ll take

Waylen hung up

other side, Korbyn

thought that Waylen was being arrogant

then Korbyn couldn’t help chuckling. Waylen was finally

home by Waylen, the warmth of

linger by her side, Rena insisted he attend

should head to the office,” she

a cozy ambiance. The household staff, Likely privy to

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

entwined, a shared sweetness that spoke of their

Leonel. With practiced

sealed shut behind them, and the trio

the surroundings.

coat, inquired

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