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

expressed his gratitude softly, “Thank

Peter.”

Edwin’s head and

has an even bigger gift

Mark often and

time, Mark picked Edwin up and spoke softly to

it to you when we reach home! Your grandma is waiting

fact, Edwin

had told him how

his Little

Edwin’s head and then looked at

surged between them

between them any longer, waving his hand, and said, “Alright. Pack up your things and head to Czanch to celebrate Christmas. You’ve endured so much over these

embarrassed

just continued to give her

weren’t officially married, one day, Cecilia would

a hint of sadness in

Rena comforted her.

his leather

Waylen got on well, so Cecilia couldn’t help calling him

gave a nod, trying to suppress his emotions and speaking

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

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

Waylen and chided softly, “You’re her

some warmer words in a more

anything but simply stared at

will,”

she couldn’t help but turn around and

like the little girl who had always been

she had made or what

well, so he walked over and

Christmas, Rena and I

better

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

striking resemblance and both gazed at

was impressed by this

walked to Mark and

black Audi cars slowly drove out of the Fowler

stood there, watching them depart for a long

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

“Dad, did you forget that we

was Leonel and the baby in Rena’s

was momentarily stunned but soon

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

out and added, “After so many years,

escaped his lips, he smiled at

stood in the night,

*

midnight when Mark and

Zoey was too

cars entered

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

wrinkles on Zoey’s face

threw himself into

Edwin had grown up.

but sweet and

caressed

fixed on Cecilia, who

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

tears welled up in Cecilia’s

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

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

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

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

jesting, made a

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

scolded,

Soon after, Peter left.

took Edwin to

seemed to fall asleep

Mark and

still looked handsome, and Cecilia was young and

in winter, it still exuded a

hand

place, both of them

feeling of unease nagged at

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

“What’s wrong?” Cecilia asked.

so shy. My mother had deliberately left and made

was gentle and

her head

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

welled up in

“Don’t cry,” Mark implored.

his head, he kissed the tear off her

vowed earnestly, “Cecilia, I won’t let you

I’m here for you.

good husband, as long as you don’t

quivering voice, “Don’t say

wasn’t old at

He was still handsome.

whispering, “Cecilia, when you were driven away by

he

the trees bore witness to

he finally

between sobs, “Mark, you’re so cunning.

He nodded.

just want to let you know that my mother misses you, and

Cecilia’s nose was red.

turned her face

Mark glanced at her.

Cecilia was stunning.

charm and made

looked gentle, he was far from a

big

her body and even reach the depths of

couldn’t help but tremble in

servants, she tightly clung to his shoulder and softly

kiss, Mark

couldn’t resist giving her another gentle peck on her rosy lips

and

about to

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