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

a smile and expressed his

Peter.”

Edwin’s head and

an even bigger

see Mark often and felt a

Edwin up and spoke softly to

you when we reach home! Your grandma is waiting up

fact, Edwin

told him how

Mark, his Little face turning

Edwin’s head and

them

intimate atmosphere between them any longer, waving his hand, and said, “Alright. Pack up your things and head to Czanch

embarrassed by her

give her some

one day, Cecilia would move to Czanch to settle

of sadness

Rena comforted her.

his

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

nod, trying to suppress

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

flow down, and Cecilia

chided

some warmer words in a more comforting

but simply stared at his little

will,”

but she couldn’t help but turn around

little

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

he walked over and

and I will

better with his

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

bore a striking resemblance

was impressed

to Mark and

cars slowly drove out of the Fowler family’s

there, watching them depart for a

“This Christmas will be a quiet one. Honey, I’m afraid you will have to prepare

Rena in his arms, Waylen chimed in, “Dad, did you forget that we

and the

momentarily stunned but soon

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

and added, “After so many years, we

lips, he smiled at

holding Rena, stood in the night,

*

past midnight when Mark and others arrived in

had thought that Zoey was too old to stay up

soon as the cars entered the yard, Zoey came

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

Zoey’s

Edwin threw himself

Edwin had grown up.

shy but sweet and gentle,

lovingly caressed Edwin’s

on Cecilia, who

late. How’s your journey, dear?

tears welled up

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

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

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

Mark teased, “Yes, madai He asked Peter

to jesting, made a few

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

playfully scolded, “You little

Soon after, Peter left.

took Edwin

seemed to fall asleep

only Mark and Cecilia

handsome, and Cecilia

withering in winter, it

her hand

of them were

feeling of unease

her in his 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 good use

voice was gentle

turned her head

they had gone through, she found their happiness now too overwhelming to believe

welled up

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

he kissed

earnestly, “Cecilia, I won’t let you

I’m here for you.

husband, as long as you

in a quivering voice, “Don’t

her, he wasn’t old at

He was still handsome.

heart felt heavy as he leaned over gently, nuzzling his face against her neck and whispering, “Cecilia, when you were

spoke, he couldn’t

Lingering fragrance, the trees bore witness to a beloved couple’s passionate kiss

some time, he finally stopped

you’re so cunning. You

He nodded.

You’re such a smart girl. Well, I just want to let you know that my mother misses you, and so do

Cecilia’s nose was red.

her face

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

charm and

gentle, he was far

her by the neck with his big hands and forced her into a

to penetrate deep into her body and even

but tremble in

seen by passing servants, she tightly clung to

a long, passionate kiss, Mark finally let

on her rosy lips and said in a softer tone, “Let’s

midnight snacks and couldn’t

and was about

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