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.

stand being apart, just Like Waylen couldn’t stand

that made 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

drove the car back to

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

he took Marcus in his overcoat and got out of

boy. With a red face, he snuggled

a father, Waylen couldn’t help giving Marcus

in, Alexis had

parents to worry about her anymore. If there were some small things to handle,

or not this was

bedroom, Rena had already

the dresser

really good lately,

wrapped his arms around Rena’s waist, took a deep breath and then exhaled near her ear. He flirted with her and said

liked to

her waist and

Waylen smiled.

sat aside and watched her apply skin-care

figure, and Waylen 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,

Rena was stunned.

math in her head and realized that her

She pushed Waylen away.

was thinking about having sex with her.

and pull him back to

breathlessly, “My period is

at her with

head to the

nodded, put her hand on

she really

Waylen squatted down.

stomach. He asked

was a little flustered to realized that she

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

and pulled up

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

and Marcus would be sad if they heard you say

them, too. But this one is different, Rena.

Rena did understand.

brushed her fingers over his cheek, leaned in,

was full

Waylen took Rena

were able to confirm that Rena was indeed

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

the third time. I suppose it isn’t that thrilling

The doctor smiled.

acid and

to the pharmacy to get Rena’s

find a seat. Then, somebody held her up. She thought it was Waylen,

person who helped her

this strange, Rena turned around. The man she

to be Harrison. He was with a good-looking middle-aged woman. Rena recognized her. She was Harrison’s

that made her Harold’s

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

was a bit of tension

He had mixed feelings

she still

with the child of a man

nodded to Harrison’s mother with a smile. “Long time no

mother

love

expected was to

couldn’t help sighing and said in a soft voice, “Long time indeed.

smiled faintly in

came back with Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his mother and then at Rena. He asked

a little anemic. Harrison and

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

Rena left, she said to her son, “That

Harold missed her even as he was dying. But it wasn’t her fault.

didn’t say anything, but deep inside him,

long time, he said, “Come on, Mom.

Then, he unwrapped a piece of candy and

who put

Rena began feeling better.

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

her pregnancy,

whispered, “You said last

were hard

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

Rena felt her

her and

of winter, the warmth of his body

listened to him make

was still in a

news, he

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

It seemed that it

immediately made a decision. “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

Laughed. “Dad, it’s my wife

she’s my daughter-in-law.

pinched his wife’s face. “She’s my

that, Waylen hung

side,

being

couldn’t help chuckling. Waylen was finally acting Like

by Waylen, the warmth of his

side, Rena insisted he

head to the office,” she urged

of 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

to Waylen as

spoke volumes as their eyes entwined, a shared sweetness that

With practiced ease, Leonel disembarked first, assisting Alexis from

behind them, and

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

coat, inquired casually. “Was the

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