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, what should you say when receiving

flashed a smile and expressed

Peter.”

Edwin’s head and

an even bigger gift

Mark often and felt a little

picked Edwin up and spoke

when we reach home! Your grandma

Edwin

had told him how awesome Mark

Mark, his Little face turning slightly

and

them as their

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

little embarrassed by

to give

officially married, one day, Cecilia would

hint of sadness

Rena comforted her.

approached them and removed his

Waylen got on well, so

suppress his emotions and

others. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t cry. Just come back here. We’ll always

and Cecilia lowered her head to conceal her

chided

you say some warmer words in a more

say anything but simply stared at his little

will,”

steps away, but she couldn’t help

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

or what occasion it was,

sister well, so he walked

Christmas, Rena and I will come to visit

felt better

foot of the stairs, Mark was waiting for her with Edwin in his

striking resemblance

impressed

to Mark

cars slowly drove out of

stood there, watching them depart for a

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

in his arms, Waylen chimed in, “Dad, did you forget

Leonel and the baby in Rena’s

stunned but

right! With two more members, it’ll be livelier! Waylen, it deserves

stretched out and added, “After so many

those words escaped his lips, he smiled

the night, his expression

*

when Mark and others

too old to stay

the cars entered the yard, Zoey came

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

Zoey’s face smoothed

Edwin threw himself into

Edwin had grown up.

was still a bit shy but sweet and gentle,

lovingly caressed Edwin’s little

on Cecilia, who stood beside

late. How’s your journey, dear? I made your favorite

her words, tears welled up in Cecilia’s

though it was already late in the evening, Zoey still showed her delight at their arrival with her homemade

Zoey. It’s

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

smile on his face, Mark teased, “Yes, madai He asked

accustomed to jesting, made a few witty remarks before

family. I’d love to stay and propose a toast to you, but it

scolded,

Soon after, Peter left.

Edwin to

seemed to fall asleep

only Mark and Cecilia were

handsome, and Cecilia was young and

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

hand

both of them were

feeling of unease nagged at

arms, and pressed her gently

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

left and made room

voice was gentle and

her head

through, she found their happiness now too

welled up

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

head, he kissed the tear

“Cecilia, I

I’m here for you.

husband,

quivering voice, “Don’t say

wasn’t old at

He was still handsome.

neck and whispering, “Cecilia, when you were driven away by

spoke, he couldn’t

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

time, he finally stopped

so cunning. You said those words

He nodded.

know that my mother misses you, and

Cecilia’s nose was red.

face and

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

to her charm and made his heart skip

looked gentle, he was far from

big hands and forced her

to penetrate deep into her body

but tremble in this fervent

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

long, passionate kiss, Mark finally let her

giving her another gentle peck on her rosy lips and said in a softer

Zoey’s midnight snacks and couldn’t wait

nodded and was about to walk in the

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