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

a smile and expressed his gratitude softly,

Peter.”

patted Edwin’s head

an even bigger gift

often and

Mark picked Edwin up and spoke softly to

you when we reach

Edwin admired

had told him

against Mark, his Little

patted Edwin’s head and then looked

between them as their eyes

and said, “Alright. Pack

a little embarrassed by her

continued to give her some

married, one day, Cecilia would move to

hint of sadness in her

Rena comforted her.

and removed his leather

Cecilia and Waylen got on well, so Cecilia

nod, trying to suppress his emotions and

found your happiness. I’m so relieved. Get along well with others. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t cry. Just come back here.

tears threatened to flow down, and Cecilia lowered her

at Waylen and chided softly,

some warmer words in a more comforting

say anything but simply stared

I will,” Cecilia

steps away, but she couldn’t help but

still seemed like the little girl who had always been under Waylen’s

what occasion it was, Waylen loved her just the

so he walked over

and I will come

felt better with

the stairs, Mark was

resemblance and

was impressed

to Mark and

cars slowly drove

there, watching them

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

his arms, Waylen chimed in, “Dad, did

the baby in Rena’s

was momentarily stunned

two more

many years,

words escaped his lips, he

holding Rena, stood in the night, his expression

*

was past midnight when Mark and

was too old to stay

the cars entered

Zoey stood beneath the light, watching as the car doors opened and a little boy

on Zoey’s face

Edwin threw himself

Edwin had grown up.

sweet and gentle,

lovingly caressed

on Cecilia,

Zoey asked, “It’s so late. How’s your journey, dear?

welled up

was already late in the evening, Zoey still showed her delight at

hugged Zoey and whispered, “Thanks, Zoey. It’s so

turned around, and said to Mark, “Take Cecilia to the dining room. Dinner

his face, Mark teased, “Yes,

a few

you, but it seems I can’t. I better go back and get

playfully scolded, “You little

Soon after, Peter left.

took Edwin to

to fall

Mark and Cecilia were

still looked handsome, and Cecilia

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

held her hand and walked

this place, both of them

of unease

his arms, and pressed her gently against

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

so shy. My mother had deliberately left and made room for us. Now that we’re alone, what about

voice was gentle and

her

she found their happiness now too overwhelming

welled up in

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

he kissed the tear off

“Cecilia, I won’t let you

I’m here for you.

a good father and a good husband, as

quivering voice, “Don’t say

her, he wasn’t old at

He was still handsome.

and whispering, “Cecilia, when you were driven away by me back

spoke, he couldn’t

by a faint, Lingering fragrance, the trees bore witness to a beloved

some time, he finally stopped kissing

between sobs, “Mark, you’re so cunning. You said those words on

He nodded.

a smart girl. Well, I just want to let you know that my mother

Cecilia’s nose was red.

her face and

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

to her charm and made his heart

looked gentle, he was far from a

big hands and forced

into her body and even reach the depths of

couldn’t help but tremble in

seen by passing servants, she tightly clung to his shoulder and

a long, passionate kiss, Mark finally

her another gentle peck on her rosy lips

loved Zoey’s midnight snacks and

and was about to

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