Later, she had her servants send a mountain of tonics to Rena’s ward.

After some time, Rena was able to leave her bed.

As she inspected the tonics, she said to Waylen, “There are many items suitable for pregnant women among the foods sent by grandma, but I’ve already given birth to our girl. Also, we won’t be having a fourth child.”

Waylen, changing Elva’s diaper, patted her chubby bottom gently.

Elva began to cry.

Rena scolded him.

Waylen quickly changed the diaper. Afterward, he picked up Elva, kissed her, and called himself a ‘Bad daddy.’

Upon lifting his head, he noticed Rena’s gaze on him.

He noticed she was focused on him with loving and gentle eyes.

Waylen responded with a smile.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly grew ambiguous. Rena wondered how they could maintain such enthusiasm even after three children and many years of marriage.

She had just given birth and wasn’t in the mood for intimacy.

Rena then whispered, “Don’t provoke me!”

Waylen smiled and put the baby in the crib. He said casually, “Did you mention those tonics earlier? People say pregnancy makes a woman acting a bit silly. True, our Ms. Gordon is indeed a bit confused.”

He liked to tease her by calling her Ms. Gordon.

Rena rolled her eyes at his playfulness.

Waylen, playing with the baby, said slowly, “Zoey still has sharp eyes. She’s probably figured out that Cecilia is pregnant, but she doesn’t want to delay her future because of Mark’s illness. So, she’s using your condition as an excuse to send tonics to Cecilia. Let’s wait and see, the baby will be born with blessings.”

Rena finally understood after he finished speaking.

She admired Zoey’s thoughtful approach.

At the same time, she worried about her uncle’s health. Waylen playfully added, “Don’t worry! He’ll be alright. He won’t dare to leave too soon with a baby on the way right now.”

Rena pondered the situation.

Zoey would surely tell Mark about Cecilia’s pregnancy.

Besides, it was impossible for Cecilia to hide it forever.

After soothing the baby, Waylen bent down to kiss Rena and whispered, “Stop thinking about it. It’s only been two days since you gave birth. You should care of yourself first.”

Rena smiled.

He hadn’t been close to her for days, and with no one else in the room, he couldn’t resist kissing her passionately.

After a while, he stopped and, in a hoarse voice, said, “Rena, thank you.”

He had been born into wealth and had been proud his whole life.

But without Rena and their children, his life would be dull.

He thanked her for bringing love into his life.

Rena was touched and gently stroked his handsome face. She couldn’t help saying his name passionately. Cecilia happened to enter the room at that moment and witnessed the scene.

She blushed and exclaimed, “Hey! This is the hospital!”

Then she placed something down.

Cecilia couldn’t resist adding, “Waylen, you’re quite cheeky!”

Waylen came over and pinched Cecilia’s cheek, teasing her, “We’re a legally married couple. We can do all the things legally married couples do.”

Cecilia scolded, “Rena has recently delivered!”

Waylen tugged her ear playfully and asked with a teasing tone, “What did I do? Am I really that obnoxious to you?”

Cecilia’s ears flushed.

Rena couldn’t resist coming to her defense.

“Don’t tease her all the time!”

Waylen shot her a meaningful glance and then casually said, “By the way, there are some tonics sent by Zoey here. Some of them may not be ideal for postpartum women, but they’re suitable for pregnant women. I can assist you in moving them to the car so you can have them.”

Cecilia gazed at the stack of tonics and ran her fingers over them thoughtfully.

“How can I finish all of them?”

Waylen let out a mischievous laugh and said, “Just go ahead and take them! They’re a gesture of love from Zoey after all!”

Cecilia believed Waylen’s words without a doubt.

As he busied himself getting the tonics into the car, she began conversing with Rena.

Their closeness to each other remained strong, unaffected by Mark.

Rena found comfort in this and grew fonder of Cecilia.

Waylen soon returned, handing the car key back to Cecilia.

He advised, “In the future, let the driver take you when you go out.”

Cecilia replied with a smile, “I’m just a few weeks pregnant. I can manage.”

“This period is the most critical and unstable for the baby,” Waylen cautioned.

Cecilia agreed, respecting his advice. Waylen actually wanted to drive her himself, but he couldn’t leave Rena alone.

Cecilia stayed for a while before leaving.

Initially planning to leave directly, she remembered that one of Juliette’s medications had run out, and the doctor was at the in- patient department that day.

After some contemplation, she made a phone call.

A heavy silence fell upon the VIP area of the surgical department.

Cecilia’s pregnancy wasn’t very advanced, so she reached the elevator quickly and was surprised by what she saw when the doors opened.

There were two people standing there.

It was Mark and Peter’s wife.

Mark, dressed in a hospital gown, appeared much thinner with a pale face, as if he had been seriously ill.

After all, they had once loved each other.

he was Edwin’s father, which made Cecilia reluctant to see

softly asked, “Are

been caught up in a hectic schedule and ended up in the hospital due to intoxication. So she didn’t dwell on it

immobile for several days. Now he was struggling with boredom in his hospital room and wanted some fresh air. He didn’t expect to encounter

looked healthier with her

their separation was for the best. At least, one of them

and his gaze lingered

faint smile, he replied, “You know, it’s an

to say something, but Mark softly interjected, “Let’s

stood there in a daze and Mark had to raise

“Let’s go!”

away, leaving Cecilia feeling a

and painful situation for both of

felt coursing through his body. When he

Zoey was inside.

half for her son and half

surprised to see Mark

you going for a walk? Why are you back so soon?” Although she said that, she approached to

in Mark’s

the simple

gazed at the ceiling,

man with his fair share of life, and he knew hadn’t been himself lately because he couldn’t accept the fact that he

Cecilia… Cecilia Fowler.

that innocent

had never felt so despondent

proactive approach to treatment

couldn’t bear to see him in this state. She pulled Lina close and asked,

glanced at Mark and whispered back to Zoey, “He

just a few words with

he genuinely misses

this, Zoey

a seat and gazed out at the

was laughter and

of them was consumed by love and died too young, leaving only Mark. He has excelled in everything, from childhood to adulthood. I never expected him to falter in matters of the heart. He ruined himself and a

Lina wiped her tears.

troubled. She

desolation ever since that day

has worsened significantly. If he remains so despondent, his health

a pang of sadness upon hearing the dire

spent the entire night sitting by

was disoriented when he

He felt guilty.

said softly, “I shouldn’t

something happens to you, who will Edwin and that unborn child rely on? Cecilia is such a delicate soul. Can you bear to let her

are you

Mark seemed quite shaken.

in

“Cecilia is pregnant! You

still for a long time, tears glistening

Cecilia was pregnant!

thoughts, Mark finally remembered that

that day, she

Trembling, Mark said, “She.

Zoey’s tone turned stern.

you’re a man! And if you truly love her, you must act like a man. Weren’t you strong in the past? Why are you now lying in bed and passively waiting for death to claim you after simply

that I can’t bear to see you

the deal. You won’t tell her about your

for whether Cecilia will accept you or not, that’s a matter for the future. You can’t see the baby until you fully recover and your condition is stable.

Mark felt tears streaming down

the day they met, when she saw him in the

always

long while,

neither

had vanished from the

company and was startled when he questioned them extensively about the specifics of Mark’s disappearance. After a moment, he slapped his forehead and said, “He must have gone to see

Mr. Evans

knows he has a child on the way, he’ll do whatever it

Zoey was absolutely right.

changed his clothes and managed to get into a taxi. He was drenched

told the driver

replied with a smile, “That’s an

wealthy people live

was usually good with words, he couldn’t even muster a simple

the taxi came to

make his way upstairs and

Cecilia was at home.

heard the doorbell

Standing outside was Mark.

but wonder

made a concerted effort not to focus on

here solely

want to cause her

he exclaimed, “Daddy!” His embrace

to Edwin, “Daddy

wasn’t well, Edwin released his grip

brownish short hair, Edwin was

though he was enduring excruciating pain, Mark tenderly stroked

towards Cecilia,

them, confirming Korbyn’s words that they

hint of redness tinged Cecilia’s eyes as she

Mark nodded.

the room, leaning on the wall for support as he

and Cecilia poured him a glass of

“Edwin is well-mannered thanks to

with

calm, Cecilia was not as composed as Mark, and there was a noticeable strain in her demeanor

been in better health, she might have considered

he had always been proud, he now hesitated to

Mark’s eyes

was about a month

his gaze. She saw his concentrated eyes and

The atmosphere became awkward.

felt a pain in his

hand bore the marks of

been gentle and handsome, now appeared haggard and much thinner. Cecilia’s heart ached

married, she would have cared

could have made him happy by staying by his

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