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.

Like

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 if Rena didn’t love him with all her

the car back to the

the car, Waylen took off his overcoat and said to

overcoat and got out of the car with the

With a red face, he

couldn’t help giving Marcus a

moved in, Alexis had become

there were some small

whether or not this was

entered the bedroom, Rena had already finished her

was sitting in front of the dresser now

been really good lately, so

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

to

arms from her waist and replied, “Then

Waylen smiled.

aside and watched

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, squeezed some onto his palm, and applied

Rena was stunned.

and realized that her period should have come half a

She pushed Waylen away.

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

had to grab him by the hair and pull him back to get him off

breathlessly, “My

stared at her with wide

his head to

hand on

really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

He asked excitedly, “Is my

little flustered to realized that she

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

reached out and pulled up

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

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

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

Rena did understand.

his cheek, leaned in,

atmosphere was full

next morning, Waylen took Rena to the

to confirm

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

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

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

the first trimester of her pregnancy, Rena felt dizzy, and she couldn’t stand steadily. With one hand on her forehead, she tried to find a seat. Then, somebody held her up. She

who helped her didn’t say

this strange, Rena turned around. The

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

made her Harold’s

years,

a bit of tension

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

must mean she still loved

pregnant with the child of a man with whom she wasn’t in

her junior. Rena nodded to Harrison’s mother with

Harrison’s mother

love between Rena and

expected was to

“Long time

faintly in

moments later, Waylen came back with Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his mother and then at Rena. He asked worriedly, “What’s

anemic. Harrison and

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

she said to her

Rena didn’t come back to Harold. Harold missed her even as he

anything, but deep inside

said, “Come on, Mom. Let’s

bottle of water. Then, he unwrapped a

was Alexis who put the candy in

Rena began feeling better.

a nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to

pregnancy, Rena was very

whispered, “You said last night that I

were hard to

said in a hoarse voice, “I find you

Rena felt her

around her and pressed her

of winter, the warmth of his body was

him make a call to his father. “Rena’s

Korbyn was

news, he

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

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

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

“Dad, it’s my wife who’s

my daughter-in-law. I’m worried about

Lowered his head and gently pinched his wife’s face. “She’s my wife. I’ll take care of her

that, Waylen hung up

the other side, Korbyn was

Waylen was being arrogant

Waylen was finally

the

her side, Rena insisted he attend to his

should head to the office,” she urged Waylen as they settled

staff, Likely privy to the joyful news, showered Waylen with congratulations, prompting him to reciprocate with generous gestures of

gaze drifting to Waylen as he interacted with the staff. An accidental glance back at

eyes entwined, a

Alexis and Leonel. With practiced ease, Leonel

behind them,

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

shedding his coat, inquired casually.

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