Post-shower, a wave of relief washed over him, dispelling the remnants of unease that had lingered from the electrician’s rental house. His spirits were lifted as he rejoined Rena on the sofa, wrapping his arms around her form for a comforting embrace.

He traded his attire for a casual shirt and suit pants, a subtle transformation that didn’t escape Rena’s observation.

She was privy to the nuances of his moods, recognizing his tendency to appear more composed when troubled.

Nestling against his shoulder, she inquired in a hushed tone.

“What’s bothering you?”

“Nothing.”

He brushed her concern off with a gentle touch as he grazed her delicate features.

Waylen proceeded downstairs to prepare a noodle dish, soon returning with a steaming bowl. Rena, having consumed chicken soup earlier, was lacking appetite due to both her dietary preferences and pregnancy considerations. His understanding of her needs was impeccable.

He sat by her side, consuming the noodles.

Amidst the mundane, their companionship brought ease to the moment, Rena scrutinized his features beneath the soft light, noting the passage of time etched subtly around his eyes. The years had lent a mature charm to his countenance, enhancing his allure.

Her fingers extended to caress his eyes, a touch that evoked a warm response from him.

Following a pause, he resumed eating and inquired in a lighthearted voice.

“Are you craving another intimate encounter?”

His playful touch grazed her protruding belly affectionately.

A blush dusted Rena’s cheeks, and her heart raced in response.

Though her instincts told her to push him away, the warmth of his hand was irresistible, and she hesitated to release it.

“Enough already.”

A faint smile played on Waylen’s lips as he concluded his meal.

With the table cleared, he scooped Rena into his arms, placing her on the sofa. His shoulder became her pillow, fingers tenderly smoothing her hair.

This simple intimacy held a profound significance, offering comfort in the midst of an ordinary night.

His caresses, though gentle, held a power akin to balm, soothing Rena‘s soul.

With her head nestled on his shoulder, she murmured, “Waylen, you’ve changed a lot.”

“Have I? What’s different?”

“It’s hard to explain. For instance, you wouldn’t have dined at the tea table before. You used to be so meticulous about meals.”

His fingers brushed against her face, a smile curving his lips.

Rena nestled deeper into his embrace, her voice soft as she probed, “Can you tell me now what’s been troubling you?”

Waylen was hesitant, for the darkness he faced was closely tied to her.

After a moment, he said slowly, “Rena, the chandelier incident in the theater was no ordinary accident. I suspect it was deliberately orchestrated.”

“So you suspect Aline?” Rena straightened, her long brown hair slightly disheveled.

Her graceful movements exuded an irresistible allure, reminding Waylen of the business they ought to discuss.

Nonetheless, he found himself captivated by her charm.

Teasingly, he remarked, “They say pregnancy clouds the mind for three years. Are you an exception? Blame my high IQ for offsetting your intelligence.”

He playfully touched her belly. Flushed and slightly flustered, Rena scolded, “Don’t change the subject!” Waylen reined in his emotions, speaking after a moment’s contemplation.

“I believe Aline may have bribed the electrician. However, the man died at dusk, likely during a sexual encounter.”

Rena, despite her strong mind, couldn’t help but tremble, fear coursing through her veins.

She furrowed her brow slightly and commented, “Aline is slender; it wouldn’t be easy for her to overpower a man when he’s off guard. She must have used other means.”

Waylen’s eyes sparkled with recognition.

Rena’s thoughts aligned with his.

The sensation of tacit agreement between them was too beautiful to disrupt. Just as Rena was about to speak, Waylen’s phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he noted it was from the detective. Without avoiding Rena’s gaze, he answered the call. The detective’s voice lowered as he said, “The prosecutors found drugs in the deceased electrician’s stomach. It’s plausible that it contributed to his demise. Otherwise, a strong man like him wouldn’t be easily subdued by a woman.

Waylen replied before ending the call.

Turning his attention back to Rena, he noticed her lost in contemplation.

“What’s on your mind, Rena?” He playfully pinched her cheek.

Meeting his gaze, Rena responded quietly, “I’m wondering whether Harold’s car accident was truly a coincidence or Aline had a hand in it.”

Waylen’s response was silence, his eyes shimmering with an intensity Rena couldn’t ignore.

“Why are you looking at me like that?” She inquired.

“You’re just so stunning.”

Waylen’s gentle smile accompanied his soft words. He continued, “Mentioning him again, aren’t you worried I might get jealous?”

Rena nestled into his chest, her belly snugly nestled beneath his palm. The warmth of their embrace created a cocoon of comfort in the midst of the snowy landscape. Rena surrendered herself to the moment, entrusting her worries to Waylen.

In response, she murmured, “I’m carrying your child; why would you be jealous?”

Waylen’s smile deepened.

He rested his chin on Rena’s head and said, “Every time I think about the questionable things I’ve done in the past, I worry about losing you. I fear you might leave me.”

Rena responded with a faint smile.

As she teetered on the edge of slumber, her tranquility was interrupted by a call she remembered from Flora earlier.

“Miss Holt called this afternoon and mentioned that Harrison is scheduled for a second surgery. Waylen, I want to visit him.” Waylen didn’t oppose the idea. While it was true that Harrison loved Rena, he had also saved her life.

Though Waylen wished to accompany her, Rena declined. Nestling against his neck, she whispered softly, “You have a busy schedule. I can ask Wendy to accompany me. Moreover, I have bodyguards for protection.”

Rena was an adult and didn’t need to be confined at home due to an accident.

So, Waylen consented. The next day, Rena arranged to visit Harrison with Flora.

Observing Rena’s improved condition, Flora sighed in relief. She spoke with enthusiasm.

“Though Harrison’s face was disfigured, Mr. Fowler has employed a foreign expert for him. It’s expected his face can be restored to about seventy or eighty percent.”

Rena remained silent.

Even if his face could recover to that extent, it would be challenging for him to return to his acting career.

Flora patted Rena gently and commented, “His aspirations go beyond acting, actually.”

Lips. Wendy ushered then in and saw Aline

Harrison’s mother. The anxious mother wiped her tears intermittently, the bond between

this, Flora frowned. She whispered in Rena’s ear, “I don’t believe her intentions

anticipated her visit and disgusted her on purpose. While Rena wasn’t concerned about

and hatched a plan.

remarked, “You’ve come up with quite a clever plan. No wonder Mr. Fowler remains captivated

replied with a

observing Rena’s apparent obliviousness, relaxed

And she was unbothered by it; after all. Rena was unaware of the truth, and Nora

seemed that Nora trusted her. A hint of discomfort lingered in the air as Nora met Rena’s gaze. After all, her son’s disfigurement was

words, Rena took the opportunity to visit Harrison. This was their

quandary, his feelings for Rena a mix of

she had to draw a

filling the room with a delectable

plenty of fruits and tonics. This is homemade meat porridge. It’s a favorite at home, especially among

warmth, Rena also subtly emphasized her maternal

demeanor softened, gratitude

“Rena, you’re so considerate.

for Nora to take her

Krista worried. Eagerly, she took the spoon and began to feed him. Observing his improved appetite, she commented, “This porridge is delicious. If I could be so

gently and suggested, “I could prepare it daily

was unnecessary to trouble Rena, particularly

a gesture of gratitude to her son. Rena

only his eyes visible. Silent and

he said softly, “I don’t regret it.” Positioned by the door, Rena felt a pang of sadness

loved but unable to reciprocate was a weighty burden. Especially considering this

again in

Meanwhile, Flora remained behind.

perched on the edge of

today, I’ll be forthright. Even if Rena divorces, she won’t be with you.

Harrison understood it well.

replied softly, “That’s not

said, “I feel much better after Rena came to visit him. Although Waylen has compensated us generously, that’s not

sigh, she continued, “Miss Hanson is warm-hearted too.”

understood the implication, covering her mouth as

she’s still single, and she once pursued Harrison ardently. Despite her being older

Had Aline pursued Harrison? She doubted it and queried Harrison, “Is that

had given him earlier,

silence, Nora erupted

have known she’s so shameless? She’s been involved with so many men. How dare she entangle herself

didn’t approve of his mother’s interaction with

recent situation, he had to maintain an appearance of

the connection between his

whispered, “Thank you, Miss

compassionate. Bending down, she whispered, “It was Rena’s idea!

this, Harrison clenched his

and can’t be here all the time. You can understand her predicament, can’t you? Take care of yourself. Don’t

Harrison nodded in agreement.

ruffled his hair playfully and teased, “If I

carrying an alluring aura. Exiting the hospital, Flora headed to a café. Rena

a sip of coffee, Flora

followed your plan. It worked just as you predicted. Nora is cutting

herself, Rena stirred it

about Harrison’s accident. Aline’s character doesn’t really matter. But if Aline tries to seduce her son, as a mother, Nora won’t

for her

mustered a

shared with Flora, forcing Rena to act covertly. It was highly likely that Aline was behind the harm of

Rena discreetly stationed several undercover

for this

called Rena to inquire. She detailed her hospital arrangement. She expected his jealousy, yet to her surprise, he merely smiled and

Rena couldn’t shake

to form, he returned from work as

to the children and wrapping up his affairs, his

had always been dominant

on this night, cradling her, he gently pinched her soft face and

How audacious!

ardor peaked

delicate neck and murmured, “Men are often jealous, Rena. But please, don’t always

leaned against

and death together, their

to her, and Rena didn’t find it pressing for him to reveal

slender fingers, tracing his handsome face, and said softly, “Waylen, we’ve been together for so long,

emotion. As her fingertip

feelings for you persist,

feeling that he had regained his memory, but he didn’t tell her. He was

and women were somewhat fond of being flirtatious

pregnant with their third child now,

late at night, and the cool

and Waylen talked

on Waylen’s shoulder, Rena whispered, “Cecilia will be one year older soon. You know, Waylen, I’ve always wished my uncle happiness, but it’s just too

stroked Rena’s

brother, Waylen thought that their father, Korbyn, was right. If Mark couldn’t make

week later, Nora

very low voice, but it

that Harrison’s operation has

at home. The children were all

classes were suspended.

Edwin was holding onto Rena’s leg and

a

Nora, “Harrison saved my life. It’s the least I could do. He still needs to undergo a

up a little.

asking Miss Holt to remind me about Aline.” Rena

Rena focused on making fruit tea for

baby look as

the little boy with doting

sat on the sofa, stroked Edwin’s hair, and replied, “Maybe the baby will look like your

Marcus both

child would inherit the Fowler family’s

mother was beautiful,

Rena smiled and kissed Edwin on the forehead, She felt that her baby would have excellent traits no matter what,

went out to play in

to take care of the kids. She asked one of the servants to watch over them. After the kids *

was sunny

a business trip and said he would make it

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