Waylen kissed her and replied, “Let me talk to her. Rena, you need to play the role of a good mother.”

His teasing made Rena blush.

No man could be as flirtatious as him, but she appreciated this aspect of his character.

Rena didn’t know how Waylen had convinced Alexis, but she knew Leonel had to spend two hours working with him in the study every day, which she found a pity for the young boy.

In the evening, Rena was teaching Alexis to play the piano.

Coincidentally, Mark returned from Czanch and dropped by Rena’s house.

Rena was surprised by her uncle’s unexpected visit.

Alexis, who was in front of the piano, greeted Mark with excitement.

She came running into his embrace and planted a big kiss on his cheek.

“Mark!”

Mark returned the affection, planting a kiss on her face.

He then complimented Rena, “You’ve taken great care of her.”

Rena prepared a cup of tea for Mark and asked, “Why did you come to Duefron so suddenly?”

Mark, wearing a gentle smile on his face, responded, “I’m here to pick up Cecilia and Edwin so we can celebrate the festival together in Czanch.”

Rena had originally planned to send Cecilia and Edwin to Czanch on the Fowler family’s private plane, so she was surprised by Mark’s arrangement.

Thinking of the hardships Cecilia had endured and the challenges Mark had faced, Rena couldn’t help but be moved to tears.

“That’s wonderful. You can gather together. By the way, where is Cecilia Mark just smiled warmly.

“I stopped by to see you first. I’ll pick them up later.”

He loved Cecilia and Edwin and also held a special affection for Rena and her children.

Mark had specifically come here to present them with some gifts.

Each child had received a special gift, and Rena’s was the most extravagant.

“Thank you.” Rena flashed a smile at Mark.

Mark patted her on the head affectionately, and at that moment,

Waylen came downstairs and noticed Mark’s presence.

He asked, “So, are you leaving tonight?”

Mark lifted his eyes and replied with a faint smile, “I have a meeting tomorrow morning.”

Otherwise, he wouldn’t willingly part with Cecilia and Edwin.

Waylen nodded, understanding Mark’s situation as a man.

Seeing Rena’s reluctance to let Mark leave, Waylen comforted her gently, “Go upstairs and change into warmer clothes. Let’s see him off.”

Tears glistened in Rena’s eyes.

She loved Waylen deeply, with all his strengths and weaknesses.

She had never expected him to be so considerate one day.

She nodded and went upstairs.

Waylen patted Alexis’ butt and said, “Go upstairs and stay by your mom’s side. Don’t let her cry.”

Hearing this, Alexis gave a nod and hurriedly caught up with Rena.

Alexis’ curly hair shimmered under the crystal chandelier.

Mark adored Alexis very much and couldn’t help but envy Waylen.

He envied Waylen had four children in his prime, and could bring so much joy to Rena.

On the contrary, he had been busy all his life and had only fallen in love with a woman late in life, with limited time he could spend with her.

Waylen glanced at Mark’s lonely expression and smiled, saying, “I never view you as a sentimental soul.”

Mark somehow found solace in his words.

Rena, now wearing a thick coat, descended the stairs.

As she reached the bottom, Waylen approached and helped her put on her scarf.

He had bought her a new LV scarf the previous week, a soft and delicately colored piece that he thought suited Rena perfectly.

Rena gently touched his hand and said, “That’s enough, or it’ll be too tight.”

Waylen playfully complained to Mark, “She’s quite picky.”

Alexis, the most cherished kid in the family, joined their way to see Cecilia and Edwin off.

As they drove late into the night in the luxurious limousines, Waylen asked Rena to lean on his shoulder to avoid fatigue.

Sitting next to them, Alexis gazed at her mother with anticipation.

With Rena around, Alexis wasn’t the family’s center of attention.

Rena whispered as she leaned on Waylen’s shoulder, “Waylen, Cecilia is one year older than me. How can I be in the mood to marry off a daughter?”

Waylen gently touched her face and responded, “Oh, honey. Look at you.”

Rena suddenly blushed.

Sometimes, during their intimate moments when Waylen was in a good mood, he would lean in and call her “baby,” which made Rena feel shy.

Waylen seemed to have thought of this and pursed his lips, not doing anything in the presence of Alexis.

Half an hour later, the car stopped.

Despite the late hour, the Fowler family mansion was brightly lit.

Cecilia and Edwin stood at the door, bathed in the warm, gentle glow of yellow light.

Mark hesitated as he got out of the car, staring at his beloved Cecilia.

Cecilia fixed her eyes on Mark.

At this moment, she almost forgot her previous discomfiture, focusing only on her anticipation of their shared future.

With others present and considering his status, Mark had to restrain himself.

Sensing the atmosphere, Peter promptly presented Edwin with a Christmas gift, which was quite expensive.

softly reminded Edwin, “Edwin, what should you say when receiving

smile and expressed

Peter.”

Edwin’s head

an even bigger gift

didn’t see Mark often

Edwin up

to you when we reach home! Your grandma is waiting up

Edwin

him how awesome Mark

leaned against Mark, his Little face turning slightly

head and then looked at

between them

“Alright. Pack up your things and head to Czanch to celebrate Christmas. You’ve endured so much over these

embarrassed by her

give

day, Cecilia would move to Czanch to settle

hint of sadness

Rena comforted her.

approached them and removed his leather gloves, gently

and Waylen got on well, so Cecilia couldn’t help calling

nod, trying to suppress his emotions and speaking

others. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t cry. Just

down, and Cecilia lowered her head to

Waylen and chided softly,

some warmer words

simply stared at

I will,”

but she couldn’t help but turn around

still seemed like the little girl who had always been

matter what mistakes she had made or what occasion it was, Waylen loved her just the

so he walked over and affectionately patted her

and I will

felt better

the stairs, Mark was waiting for her with Edwin

resemblance and

was impressed

walked to Mark and

cars slowly drove out of the Fowler

watching them depart for

forced a smile and remarked, “This Christmas will be a quiet one. Honey, I’m

did you forget that we have two more members

was Leonel and the baby

was momentarily stunned but

two more members, it’ll be livelier! Waylen, it

out and added, “After so many

those words escaped his lips, he smiled

in the night, his expression even gentler than the

*

midnight when Mark and others arrived

that Zoey was too old to

as soon as the cars entered the yard, Zoey

of cold wind, Zoey stood beneath the light, watching as the car doors opened

on Zoey’s face

himself into

Edwin had grown up.

bit shy but sweet and gentle, just like Mark in his

caressed

was fixed on

so late. How’s your journey, dear? I

words, tears welled

in the evening, Zoey still showed her delight at their arrival

whispered, “Thanks, Zoey. It’s so nice to see

around, and said to Mark, “Take Cecilia to the

teased, “Yes, madai He asked Peter

accustomed to jesting, made a

family. I’d love to stay and propose a toast to you, but it seems I can’t.

scolded,

Soon after, Peter left.

took Edwin to the

to fall asleep

only Mark and

and Cecilia was young and

wisteria vine above them withering in winter, it still exuded

her hand and walked

both of them were

feeling of unease nagged

arms,

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

grown up, but you’re still so shy. My mother had deliberately left and made room for us. Now that we’re alone, what about making

voice was gentle and

turned her

gone through, she found their happiness now

up in

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

his head, he kissed the tear off

earnestly, “Cecilia, I won’t let

I’m here for you.

father and a good husband, as long as you don’t mind

a quivering voice,

wasn’t old at

He was still handsome.

as he leaned over gently, nuzzling his face against her neck and whispering, “Cecilia, when you were driven away by me back then, my mother

he spoke, he couldn’t

the trees bore witness to a beloved couple’s passionate kiss under

time, he finally

sobs, “Mark, you’re so

He nodded.

know that my mother misses you, and so do

Cecilia’s nose was red.

face and

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

now added to her charm and made his heart

he looked gentle, he was far from a gentle

held her by the neck with his big hands and

her body and even reach the depths of

but tremble in

she tightly clung to his shoulder and

a long, passionate kiss, Mark finally let

her rosy lips and said in a softer

snacks and couldn’t wait to

about to

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