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

flashed a smile and expressed his

Peter.”

patted Edwin’s

an even bigger gift

Mark often and felt a little

time, Mark picked Edwin up and spoke softly

will give it to you when we reach home! Your grandma is waiting up for

Edwin

had told him how awesome

his

and then looked

surged between them as

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

embarrassed by her

to give her some

married, one day, Cecilia would move to

hint of sadness in her

Rena comforted her.

approached them and removed his

and Waylen got on well, so Cecilia couldn’t

a nod, trying to suppress his emotions and speaking seemingly

you encounter any difficulties,

and Cecilia lowered her head to conceal her feelings, looking

Waylen and chided softly, “You’re

words in

didn’t say anything but simply

will,” Cecilia

but she couldn’t help but turn around and call

little girl who had always been

what occasion it

sister well, so he walked over

and I will

felt better

the stairs, Mark was waiting

resemblance

impressed

Mark and

drove out of the Fowler

family members stood there, watching them depart

be a quiet one. Honey, I’m afraid you will have to prepare most of the

did you forget that we have two more

the

momentarily stunned

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

out and added, “After so many years, we finally come to

words escaped his lips,

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

*

midnight when Mark and others arrived

was too

as soon as the cars entered

wind, Zoey stood beneath the light, watching as the

Zoey’s face

Edwin threw himself

Edwin had grown up.

but sweet and

caressed Edwin’s

however, was fixed on Cecilia, who stood

How’s your journey, dear? I made your favorite midnight

words, tears welled up in

already late in the evening, Zoey still showed

and whispered, “Thanks, Zoey. It’s so

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

Mark teased, “Yes, madai He asked

accustomed to jesting, made a few witty remarks before

love to stay and propose a toast to you, but it

playfully scolded,

Soon after, Peter left.

took Edwin to the

seemed to

only Mark and Cecilia

looked handsome, and Cecilia was young

the wisteria vine above them withering in winter, it still exuded

held her hand

of them were inundated

of unease

his arms, and pressed her gently

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

so shy. My mother had deliberately left and made room for us. Now that we’re alone, what about making good use of this meaningful

voice was gentle

her head

what they had gone through, she found their happiness

up

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

he kissed the

I won’t let you cry

I’m here for you.

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

a quivering voice, “Don’t

wasn’t old

He was still handsome.

“Cecilia, when you were driven away by me back then, my mother was

he spoke, he

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

some time, he finally

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

He nodded.

know that my mother misses you, and so

Cecilia’s nose was red.

face and exclaimed,

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

now added to her charm and made his heart

looked gentle, he was far from

her by the neck with his big hands and forced her

affection seemed to penetrate deep into her body and even

tremble in this

about being seen by passing servants, she tightly clung

a long, passionate kiss, Mark finally let

he couldn’t resist giving her another gentle peck on her rosy lips and said in a softer tone,

loved Zoey’s midnight snacks and couldn’t wait

nodded and was about to

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