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 Waylen

in life and that he should cherish his marriage and his family.

the car back to

the car, Waylen took off his overcoat and

he took Marcus in his overcoat and got out of the car with the

was still a little boy. With a red face, he snuggled up to his father’s chest and

Waylen couldn’t help

Alexis had become neater and

were some small things to handle, Leonel would

whether or

the bedroom, Rena had

the dresser now and doing

really good lately,

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

to

from her waist and

Waylen smiled.

aside and watched her apply

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 brushed his lips over her shoulder. “We’ve been having a

Rena was stunned.

head and realized that her period should

She pushed Waylen away.

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

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

breathlessly, “My period

at her with wide

to the side

nodded, put her hand on

she really

Waylen squatted down.

handsome face against Rena’s stomach. He asked excitedly, “Is my baby really in

Rena was a little flustered to realized that

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

and pulled

said softly, “I didn’t exactly act like a

Marcus would be sad if

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

Rena did understand.

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

was

Waylen took

were able to confirm

with a smile, “Congratulations, Waylen. This

care. “Yes, it’s the third time. I suppose it isn’t that

The doctor smiled.

some folic acid and calcium pills for

pharmacy to get Rena’s medications.

one 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 a

who helped her didn’t say

around. The man

He was with a good-looking middle-aged

made her

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

a bit of tension in

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

she still

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

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

mood of Harrison’s mother became even

witnessed the love between Rena and

expected was to

in a soft voice, “Long time indeed. You

smiled faintly

back with Rena’s medications. He looked at Harrison and his mother and then at Rena. He asked worriedly, “What’s wrong? Are

anemic. Harrison

Rena up and thanked Harrison and his mother for assisting Rena in his absence. Being born in a good

she said to her

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

but deep inside him,

long time, he said, “Come on,

Waylen handed Rena a bottle of water. Then, he unwrapped a piece of candy and

Alexis who put

Rena began feeling better.

tomorrow. Your body needs to be taken care of and

of her pregnancy, Rena was

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

eyes were

“I find

this, Rena felt her cheeks heat

arms around her and

winter, the warmth of his

and listened to him make a call

this time, Korbyn was still

news, he got incredibly

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

“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

it’s my

my daughter-in-law. I’m worried

head and gently pinched his wife’s face. “She’s my wife. I’ll

hung up

the other side, Korbyn

was being

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

home by Waylen, the warmth of his

her side, Rena insisted

new. You should head to the office,” she urged

gentle warmth enveloped the room, casting a cozy ambiance. The household staff, Likely privy to the joyful news, showered Waylen with congratulations,

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

entwined, a shared sweetness that spoke of their

descended, Waylen returned with Alexis and Leonel. With practiced ease, Leonel disembarked first, assisting Alexis from the

door sealed shut behind them, and the

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

inquired

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