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

expressed his

Peter.”

patted Edwin’s

has an even

see Mark often and

Mark picked Edwin up and spoke softly

when we reach home!

Edwin admired

him how

against Mark, his Little face

head and then

between them

longer, waving his hand, and said, “Alright. Pack up your things and head to Czanch to celebrate Christmas. You’ve endured so much over these

embarrassed by her

continued to give

weren’t officially married, one day, Cecilia would

a hint of

Rena comforted her.

removed his leather gloves, gently stroking Cecilia’s

got on well,

gave a nod, trying to suppress his emotions and speaking

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

down, and Cecilia lowered her head to conceal her feelings, looking

at Waylen and chided

you say some warmer words in a

simply

will,” Cecilia

she couldn’t help but turn

seemed like the little girl who had always

what occasion it was, Waylen loved her

knew his little sister well, so he walked over and affectionately

Rena and I will come to

better

stairs, Mark was waiting for

resemblance and

was impressed

walked to Mark and

slowly drove out of the Fowler

watching them depart for

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

“Dad, did you forget that we

and the baby in

was momentarily stunned but

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

stretched out and added, “After so many

his lips, he smiled

night, his expression

*

when Mark and others

had thought that Zoey was too

cars entered the yard, Zoey came

light, watching as the car doors opened and a little

Zoey’s

himself into Zoey’s

Edwin had grown up.

a bit shy but sweet and gentle, just like Mark

lovingly caressed Edwin’s little

was fixed on Cecilia, who

“It’s so late. How’s your journey, dear? I made your favorite midnight

tears welled up in Cecilia’s

evening, Zoey still showed her delight at their arrival

Zoey. It’s so

Cecilia to the dining room. Dinner is still in the microwave. I’1l give Edwin

teased, “Yes, madai He asked Peter to go back

jesting, made a few witty remarks

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

playfully scolded, “You little

Soon after, Peter left.

Edwin to

seemed to fall

Mark and Cecilia

handsome, and

vine above them withering in winter, it still exuded a sense of

hand and

both of

of unease nagged at

his arms, and pressed her gently

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

has 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 good

was gentle and

her

through, she found their happiness now too overwhelming to believe

up in her

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

his head, he kissed

vowed earnestly, “Cecilia, I won’t let

I’m here for you.

good husband, as long

protested in a quivering voice,

her, he wasn’t old at

He was still handsome.

face against her neck and whispering, “Cecilia, when you were driven away by me back then, my mother was really mad at me. She cried a

spoke, he couldn’t

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

some time, he finally stopped

you’re so

He nodded.

You’re such a smart girl. Well, I just want to let you know that

Cecilia’s nose was red.

turned her face and

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

added to her charm and made

he looked gentle, he was far from a

big hands

body and even reach

tremble in this

passing servants, she tightly

passionate kiss, Mark finally let

another gentle peck on her rosy lips and

Zoey’s midnight snacks and couldn’t wait to

and was about to walk in

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