It was a gift from Heron, courtesy of Mavis.

Seeing the signature playfully gracing the accompanying note, Rena couldn’t help but sigh, a mix of emotions swelled within her. She looked at her husband and said, “You said it was delivered by mistake.”

Waylen’s gaze shifted to Rena, a soft smile gracing his lips. “I didn’t want to upset you.”

Rena began to unpack the gift, her voice Laced with a nonchalant air.

“No need to worry, I have no cause for distress.”

In the arena of their relationship, Rena recognized the roots of their problems lay within Waylen. The external influences paled in comparison to their shared struggles. Mavis’s connection to Elvira remained Rena’s primary concern.

It was a potential source of strife which made her think of how narrow-minded she was.

Unveiling the package revealed a collection of local treasures from Heron.

Rena looked at it quietly for a while and called the servant to put it in the kitchen. It was a thoughtful offering that would find its place in the kitchen for future use.

As Waylen encircled Rena’s waist, his voice softened. “Rena, I’ve never harbored any affection for her.”

“I understand,” she responded, her thoughts involuntarily revisiting the day of the lipstick incident.

The memory was tinged with complexity. It was filled with desires, challenges, and a frustrating confrontation that had revealed her husband’s probing nature.

Their connection held within a tumultuous dance, and Rena made her decision. “For now, it might be best if we sleep in separate beds.”

The gravity of the situation weighed heavily upon Waylen as he attempted to navigate her declaration.

Gently coaxing, he reasoned, “Consider the practicalities, my love. If we sleep apart and you desire beef bone soup in the dead of night, who’ll rise to satisfy your craving?”

Rena’s contemplation gave way to agreement. Then, a smile tugged at her Lips.

Waylen, his tie perfectly adjusted, herded Alexis and Leonel towards the awaiting car, ready to fulfill his role as chauffeur for the morning. “Come along. I will drive you to the kindergarten.”

Alexis and Leonel clutched their schoolbags, an air of excitement permeating the space.

Hand in hand, they climbed into the car.

Mark’s project was plagued by delays, postponing its launch until year’s end. Mark was so busy that he might not be able to come to Duefron for a long time.

Cecilia sobbed on the phone, “It’s just as well. I actually haven’t made up my mind yet.”

The insights Waylen had shared about Cecilia’s stubborn nature became clear. She truly was a woman of conviction. Rena knew it now.

After concluding her call, Rena took the time to reach out to Mark, desiring a chat amid his bustling schedule.

Mark’s voice, an embodiment of his cheerful mood, painted a warm smile across Rena’s face as he sweetly promised, “Next time you’re in Duefron, I’ll have a delightful surprise waiting for you.”

With gratitude, Rena bid farewell and hung up the phone.

Time unfurled its wings, casting a gentle spell that nurtured Rena’s burgeoning belly.

Three months sped by, leaving in their wake a swelling baby bump.

Curiosity and excitement led Rena and Vera to a mother-and-baby store, their hearts fluttering as they perused the adorable array of baby clothes. Amidst their selections, Vera’s voice Lowered as she shared a longing from her heart. “Rena, I’ve yearned for another child with Roscoe for years. We tried our best, but the stars didn’t align. How have you managed to welcome so many children with Waylen?”

Vera’s contemplation took a playful turn, her curiosity alighting on the possible culprit. “Is it because he adamantly refuses the use of condoms?”

Rena’s laughter was a soothing melody in response.

Pausing to reflect, her voice carried a gentle certainty. “Our growing family is a deliberate choice.”

Vera’s eyes shimmered with a wistful envy.

It was a sentiment she expressed through baby clothes. She bought two pink garments nestled among Rena‘s choices. Her unspoken hope whispered of future motherhood.

With a knowing smile, Rena playfully warned, “Children demand your time and energy, my dear. Parenthood isn’t a path of leisure.”

Vera’s longing gaze painted a portrait of her dreams, revealing a woman yearning for a future where the pitter-patter of tiny feet graced her life.

As they immersed themselves in conversation, neither Rena nor Vera sensed the silent presence of Aline, her gaze fixated upon them through the glass, her thoughts shrouded in contemplation.

Aline looked thinner than before.

She watched Rena’s gentle form with a mixture of envy and longing.

Rena’s gentle demeanor juxtaposed with her blossoming belly tugged at Aline’s emotions, her thoughts mired in silent contemplation.

Observing Rena from a distance, she surmised that Rena lived a happy life.

The world knew Waylen as a stoic figure, immersed in the art of business and stoically devoted to his wife.

Aline, too, recognized his unwavering Love.

Yet her heart was aflame with jealousy, a sentiment that coiled around the memory of Harold’s tragic fate. It was a Life cut short for Rena’s sake.

Resentment churned within Aline. How could Rena revel in unbridled joy when her every day should have been tainted by remorse?

Why did she and Waylen, bound by the tapestry of love, continue to welcome new Life into their embrace?

It seemed that… It seemed that her memories with Harold dwindled into insignificance.

Unbeknownst to them, the mother and baby store also harbored familiar faces. It was Harrison and his mother.

Both of Harrison and his mother were surprised to see Rena again.

Upon glimpsing Rena’s radiant figure, Harrison’s voice carried the resonance of sincere congratulation. “Congratulations, Mrs. Fowler.”

Rena’s smile radiated warmth, a testament to the passage of time and the evolution of relationships.

Although Harrison’s mother was a little uneasy because of the affair between Rena and Harold, she also knew that the Fowler family was powerful. It was not wrong for her to build a good relationship with the Fowler family, whether in the entertainment circle or in the business circle.

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She then approached with a token of goodwill. It was a carefully chosen collection of baby products, offered as a gesture of connection and respect.

for a while, Rena accepted

wide open. Harrison really Looked like the

Vera prepared to leave, Harrison

car then finally drove away

concern of Harrison’s mother

and they’re expecting

response reassured his

don’t worry. I won’t follow in my uncle’s

admitted that

safeguard her. What was more, Harrison missed his uncle deeply. He thought that Harold was worried about Rena before he

care of Rena

knew that her son had been sensible since

*

her thoughts

Harrison harbor

both helplessness and amusement. “Do you think that would be a good

“He does seem

leaned back, Lost

soft as a whisper, resounded. “Before Harold’s passing, I held resentment in my heart. But as time unfurled, even that weight dissipated. Now, all I can do is

a comforting

bittersweet echo, danced across her Lips as she shared the lingering connection she felt with

Harold’s spirit still

down Vera’s spine, her unease intertwined

phone’s notification piercing the air

is set for next week. Will you be gracing

response was a resounding affirmation, a commitment to witness the

Miss Holt’s signature. She’s a bit haughty, elusive to the common folk. Only

grumbling earned a gentle smile from Rena, a Look of quiet

many years, Rena found solace in the

included her mother, children

in life, but at this

hair, her voice a soothing whisper. “I’ll

warmth of home, a haven filled with a familiar

age of one, Marcus radiated love for his mother, his eyes speaking volumes of the bond they shared. Knowing that she was pregnant, he never

and Marcus reveled in their time together,

through the air.

affectionate anticipation that hummed in

snowfall, snowflakes descended like ethereal

number privately, a yearning woven into her voice.

busy realm of the Exceed Group, playfully teased, “Is

thoughts danced between her family and the

whispered, her voice laden with

spark of emotion

interruption emerged in the form of Jazlyn’s entry. “Mr. Fowler, the conference

Reschedule the conference to tomorrow morning. Encourage

was palpable, her curiosity piqued by Waylen’s uncharacteristic

a tender smile, Waylen unveiled the reason behind his

my son’s

left the office while only wearing

there and gazed after

on his journey home. It was already seven o’clock when

the snow-Laden city was a stark contrast to the warmth awaiting him at the villa. His entry was marked by the swaying snowflakes, his figure a striking contrast

took out the gift from the

“The snowfall has intensified.”

coat, Waylen called

turned to face Waylen, anticipation painted

by Rena’s careful hands, a tableau of

by Waylen. It was a treasure that

and a loving kiss. Waylen’s voice carried a gentle, affectionate cadence. “Rena mentioned that today is your birthday. I apologize for

awe, Leonel cradled it close

to the dining room where Rena, Alexis, and Marcus shared a familial moment. Alexis’s exuberance filled the air as she led the family in a joyous birthday song for

banter wafted through the room, aimed at Alexis, the embodiment of his protective affection.

touch of

built, her royal quarters a sanctuary she didn’t share

Leonel blushed.

her. Rena’s eyes met his, a soft smile gracing

was imbued with a gentle invitation to blow the candles that adorned his birthday

as Leonel’s Laughter mingled with the flicker of candlelight, Waylen’s

He used to be gloomy and reckon that he could be adopted by Waylen and Rena just because

till now, no one had

was more Like a real father than his biological father. Waylen treated him well and

as he was, Leonel

reason why even if he took control of the Exceed Group after many years, he chose to stay

full of determination,

Alexis, leaving Rena mildly concerned about the potential precociousness

in the cozy warmth of activated heating,

towel loosely clinging to his waist, settled at the edge of the bed.

gaze lifted to meet hers, the tender exchange a testament to their unspoken

a gentle balm to her worries. “What’s troubling you? Rena, we’ll guide

in his words, her actions a

of his exquisite nose, her eyes

the passage of years, had

a husky whisper, broke the silence. “It’s been three

the milestone with a nod, their shared

touch gentle against her belly, a soothing reassurance spoken in hushed tones. “In another month, the baby will move. It’s astounding how we all start as such delicate

curled at Rena’s Lips. “You’re being

brimming with the care of children and the creation of new life, radiated through her words, a

the hushed tranquility, Rena broached the topic of the upcoming premiere. “Will you be available

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