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

a smile and expressed

Peter.”

Edwin’s head and

even bigger gift for

see Mark often and felt a

picked Edwin up and spoke

to you when we reach home! Your grandma is

Edwin

him how awesome

his Little face turning slightly

patted Edwin’s head and

them as their

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

embarrassed by her father’s

to give

day, Cecilia would move to Czanch

carried a hint of

Rena comforted her.

and removed his

on well, so Cecilia couldn’t

suppress his

relieved. Get along well with others. If you encounter any difficulties, don’t cry. Just come back here. We’ll always be there for

by his words, tears threatened to flow down, and Cecilia lowered her

Waylen and chided softly, “You’re her elder

say some warmer words in a

simply stared at his little

I will,” Cecilia

a few slow steps away, but she

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

had made or what occasion it was, Waylen

he walked over

Rena and I will come to

felt better

of the stairs, Mark was waiting for her with

bore a striking resemblance and

impressed by this

walked to Mark and

drove

watching them

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

did you forget that we have two more members this

Leonel and the baby in

stunned

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

many years, we finally come

escaped his lips, he smiled at

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

*

past midnight when Mark and others arrived

that Zoey was too old to stay up

soon as the cars entered the yard,

beneath the light, watching as the car doors opened

wrinkles on Zoey’s face smoothed

threw himself

Edwin had grown up.

but sweet

caressed Edwin’s

on Cecilia, who

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

welled

it was already late in the evening, Zoey still showed her

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

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

his face, Mark teased, “Yes, madai He

made a few witty remarks before

stay and propose a toast to you, but it seems I can’t. I better go

scolded, “You little

Soon after, Peter left.

Edwin to

seemed to

and

handsome, and Cecilia was young

in winter, it still exuded a sense

hand and

of them were inundated

of unease nagged

held her in his arms, and pressed her gently against a

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

you’re still so shy. My mother had deliberately left and made room for us. Now

was

turned her

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

up in

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

kissed the

vowed earnestly, “Cecilia, I won’t let

I’m here for you.

a good father and a good husband,

protested in a quivering voice, “Don’t

he wasn’t

He was still handsome.

“Cecilia, when you were driven away by

spoke, he

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

some time, he finally stopped

so cunning. You said those words on

He nodded.

Well, I just want to let you know that

Cecilia’s nose was red.

her face and exclaimed,

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

now added to her charm and made his heart skip a

he was far from

by the neck with his big hands and forced her

affection seemed to penetrate deep into her body and even

help but tremble in

about being seen by passing servants, she tightly

passionate kiss, Mark finally let

resist giving her another gentle peck on her rosy lips and said in a softer tone, “Let’s eat

Zoey’s midnight snacks and couldn’t wait to savor

about to walk in the

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