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

made Waylen realize that there were always accidents in life and that he should cherish his marriage and his family.

the car

Waylen took off his

got out of the car with the little guy

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

father, Waylen couldn’t help

Leonel moved in, Alexis had become neater

were some small things to handle, Leonel would deal

wondered whether or

entered the bedroom, Rena had already finished

sitting in front of the dresser now and doing her nighttime

had been really good lately, so they

exhaled near her ear.

to

his arms from her waist and replied, “Then go

Waylen smiled.

watched her apply skin-care

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

Rena was stunned.

her head and realized that her period should have come

She pushed Waylen away.

with her.

the hair and pull him back

“My period

her with wide

head to the side

hand on her belly and

really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

his handsome face against Rena’s stomach. He asked

Rena was a little flustered to realized that she might

saw Waylen like this, her worries subsided. She gently stroked his hair and said in a mirthful

and pulled

said softly, “I didn’t exactly act like a real dad the first two times.

said, “Alexis and Marcus would be sad if they

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

Rena did understand.

fingers over his cheek, leaned in, and took the initiative to kiss

was full

Waylen took Rena to

were able to confirm that Rena was

a smile, “Congratulations, Waylen. This is

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

The doctor smiled.

folic acid and calcium pills

to get Rena’s medications.

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

person who helped her

turned around. The man she saw

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

made

been in a relationship for four years, so Rena often saw Harold’s

a bit of tension in the air above them

He had mixed feelings because Rena was pregnant

mean she still loved

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

nodded to Harrison’s mother with

mother became even more

witnessed the love

to

“Long time indeed. You sure look like you’re

smiled faintly in

with Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his

be a little anemic. Harrison and his mom helped me find

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

said to her

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

anything, but deep inside him,

a long time, he said, “Come

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

was Alexis who put

Rena began feeling better.

find you a nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to be

of her pregnancy,

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

were hard to

said in a hoarse voice, “I

Rena felt her cheeks

wrapped his arms around her and pressed her

of winter, the warmth of

listened to him make a call to his father.

time, Korbyn was still in a

this news, he got

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

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

Your mother and I will take care of Rena and attend to her everyday needs. Don’t worry about Alexis and Leonel.

Laughed. “Dad, it’s

she’s my daughter-in-law. I’m

face. “She’s my

that, Waylen hung

the other side,

thought that Waylen was being arrogant because Rena

Waylen was finally acting

chauffeured home by Waylen, the warmth of his

side, Rena insisted he attend to

should head to the office,” she urged Waylen as

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 to

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

eyes entwined, a shared sweetness that spoke of

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

car door sealed shut behind them,

the surroundings. Rena, immersed in organization, delegated their storage

his coat, inquired casually.

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