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.

being apart, just Like Waylen couldn’t stand being apart

accidents in life and that he should cherish his marriage and his family. Even if Rena didn’t love

the car back to the

his

he took Marcus in his overcoat and got out of

boy. With a red face, he snuggled up to his father’s

father, Waylen couldn’t help

in, Alexis had become neater

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

wondered whether or not this

the bedroom, Rena had already finished

in front of the dresser now and doing her nighttime

relationship had been really good lately, so they

near her ear. He flirted with her and said jokingly, “Why do I feel

to

waist and

Waylen smiled.

aside and 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 skin. He gently brushed his lips over her shoulder. “We’ve been

Rena was stunned.

and realized that

She pushed Waylen away.

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

the hair and pull him

“My period is

at her with

tilted his head to the

hand on

really pregnant

Waylen squatted down.

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

a little flustered to realized that she

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

out and pulled up her

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

Marcus

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

Rena did understand.

his cheek, leaned

atmosphere was full of

took Rena to

the examination, they were able to confirm that

said with a

third time.

The doctor smiled.

folic acid

went to the pharmacy to get Rena’s

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 Little anemic from the

who helped her didn’t

Rena turned around. The man she saw surprised

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

that made

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

bit of tension in the air above

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

she

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

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

mood of Harrison’s mother became even more

witnessed the love between Rena

thing she expected was to see Rena again after Harold’s

a soft voice, “Long time

smiled faintly

Harrison and his mother and

a little anemic. Harrison and his mom helped

a good family, Waylen had an extraordinary temperament. Harrison’s mother looked at

she said

Harold. Harold missed her even as he was dying. But it

but deep inside him, feelings

he said,

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

put

Rena began feeling better.

you a nutritionist tomorrow. Your body needs to be taken care

pregnancy, Rena was

and whispered, “You said last night

eyes were

while, he said in a hoarse voice, “I find you sexier with more weight. I Like

this, Rena felt her cheeks

and pressed her face

dead of winter, the warmth of his body was most

leaned against Waylen and listened to him make a

this time, Korbyn was still in

hearing this news, he got incredibly

What?

Rena was pregnant again?

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

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

Laughed. “Dad, it’s

my daughter-in-law. I’m

face. “She’s

that, Waylen hung

other side,

Waylen was being

chuckling. Waylen was finally acting Like a

the warmth of his presence comforting

linger by her side, Rena insisted he attend

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

The household staff, Likely privy to the joyful news, showered Waylen with

as he

a shared sweetness that spoke

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

behind them, and the

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

coat, inquired casually. “Was

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