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.

Edwin, “Edwin, what

expressed his gratitude softly,

Peter.”

patted Edwin’s

father has an even

didn’t see Mark often and felt a

this time, Mark picked Edwin up and

give it to you when we reach

fact, Edwin

had told him how awesome

his Little

head and then looked at

surged between them

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

little embarrassed by her father’s

to give her

Mark weren’t officially married, one day, Cecilia would move

hint of sadness

Rena comforted her.

his leather gloves, gently stroking Cecilia’s

Cecilia and Waylen got on well, so Cecilia

to suppress his

so relieved. Get along well with others. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t cry. Just come back here. We’ll always be there

threatened to flow down, and Cecilia lowered her head to conceal

at Waylen and chided softly, “You’re her

some warmer words in a more

say anything but simply stared

will,”

took a few slow steps away, but she couldn’t help

moment, she still seemed like the little girl who

she had made or what occasion it was,

sister well, so he

Christmas, Rena and I will come to

felt better with

the stairs, Mark was waiting for her

a striking resemblance

was impressed

to Mark and said, “Let’s

sleek black Audi cars slowly drove out of the Fowler

stood there, watching them depart for a long

a smile and remarked, “This Christmas will be a quiet one. Honey,

chimed in, “Dad, did you forget that we

Leonel and the

was momentarily stunned but soon

smiled and responded, “Yeah, you’re right! With two more members, it’ll be livelier! Waylen, it deserves a grand

added, “After so many years,

words escaped his lips, he

holding Rena, stood in the night, his expression even gentler than the night

*

Mark and others

too old

as soon as the cars entered the yard,

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

wrinkles on Zoey’s face

himself

Edwin had grown up.

was still a bit shy but sweet

caressed Edwin’s

fixed on

your journey, dear?

tears welled up in Cecilia’s

late in the evening, Zoey still showed her delight at

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

said to Mark, “Take Cecilia to the dining room. Dinner is still in the

his face, Mark teased, “Yes, madai He asked Peter

made a few witty remarks before

love to stay and propose a toast to you, but it seems I can’t. I better go back and get some sleep. I

playfully scolded, “You little

Soon after, Peter left.

took Edwin to

seemed to fall

only Mark and

and Cecilia was young

in winter, it still exuded a sense of

hand and walked

to this place, both of them

unease nagged

stopped, held her in his arms, and pressed

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

shy. My mother had deliberately left and made

was

turned her

she found their happiness

up in her

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

head, he kissed the tear off

vowed earnestly, “Cecilia, I

I’m here for you.

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

in a quivering voice, “Don’t say

wasn’t

He was still handsome.

when you were driven away by me back then, my mother was really mad at me. She cried a lot behind

he couldn’t resist kissing

bore witness to a beloved couple’s passionate kiss

he

so cunning.

He nodded.

you know that my

Cecilia’s nose was red.

turned her face and exclaimed,

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

her charm and made his heart

was far from a

neck with his big hands and forced her into a

deep into her body and even reach the depths

couldn’t help but tremble

she tightly clung to

long, passionate kiss, Mark

her rosy lips and said in a softer tone,

loved Zoey’s midnight snacks and couldn’t wait

and was about to

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