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

cherish his marriage and his family. Even if Rena didn’t love him with

drove the car

got out of the car, Waylen took off his overcoat and said to her,

overcoat and got out of the

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

couldn’t help giving Marcus a

Leonel moved in, Alexis had become

about her anymore. If there were some small things

whether or not this

Waylen entered the bedroom, Rena

of the dresser now and

been really good lately, so they

a deep breath and then exhaled near her ear. He flirted with her and said jokingly, “Why do

to be

from her waist

Waylen smiled.

aside and watched her apply

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,

Rena was stunned.

that her period should have come half a

She pushed Waylen away.

about having sex with her. He couldn’t stop making

had to grab him by the hair and pull

“My

at her

head to the side

put her hand on her belly

she really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

his handsome face against Rena’s stomach. He asked excitedly, “Is my

Rena was a little flustered to realized that she

worries subsided. She gently stroked his hair and said in a mirthful tone, “This isn’t the first time that you’re going to be a father.

and pulled up

face against her belly once again and said softly, “I didn’t exactly act like a real dad the

Marcus would be sad if they heard

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

Rena did understand.

cheek, leaned in, and took

atmosphere was

morning, Waylen took Rena to the

to confirm that Rena was indeed

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

third

The doctor smiled.

prescribed some folic acid and

the pharmacy to get Rena’s medications. Rena

somebody held her up. She thought it was Waylen, so she smiled and said, “I’m okay.

helped

Rena turned around. The man she saw surprised

a

that made

and Harold had been in a relationship for four years, so Rena often saw Harold’s sister-in-law back

bit of tension in

bench. He had

she

impossible for a woman to get pregnant with the

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

mother became

love

she expected was to see Rena

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

faintly in

and his mother

nodded. “I might be a little anemic. Harrison and his mom helped

assisting Rena in his absence. Being born in a good family, Waylen had an extraordinary

and Rena left, she said to her son,

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

but deep inside

said, “Come on,

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

who put the candy in

Rena began feeling better.

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

pregnancy, Rena was

and whispered, “You said last night that I had

were

said in a hoarse voice, “I find you sexier with more

Rena felt her cheeks

wrapped his arms around her and pressed her face against

of winter, the warmth of

Waylen and listened to him make a call to his father. “Rena’s pregnant,

time, Korbyn was

news, he got

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

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

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

it’s my

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

wife’s face. “She’s

Waylen hung up the

the other side, Korbyn was

Waylen was being

Korbyn couldn’t help chuckling. Waylen was finally acting Like

by Waylen, the warmth of

his desire to linger by her side,

the office,” she urged Waylen

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

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

eyes entwined, a shared sweetness that

Leonel. With practiced ease, Leonel disembarked first, assisting Alexis

car door sealed shut behind them, and the trio entered the

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

inquired

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