Wary of stimulating her, Waylen lowered his head, tenderly brushed her face, and softly said, âCecilia has decided to go through with the pregnancy.
â
âHow could sheâ¦â
A profound sadness enveloped Rena.
Her voice quivered as she said, âCecilia doesnât know about my uncleâs illness, and my uncle doesnât know sheâs pregnant.
Waylen, I think itâs terribly unfair to both of them.
â
Waylen embraced her in silence.
In an effort to find solace, Rena tried to regain her composure.
Having been married to him for many years, she had little difficulty discerning his thoughts.
Rena asked gently, âYou donât intend to tell my uncle about this, do you?â
Waylen remained silent.
His gaze was even gentler than the serene night outside.
Nuzzling her head on his shoulder, Rena accepted the reality.
In a hoarse voice, he said, âRena, their relationship has reached an impasse.
Their separation was incredibly painful, witnessed by so many.
If they reconcile solely because of your uncleâs illness and Ceciliaâs pregnancy, wouldnât that be unjust to Cecilia?â
Rena knew he was right.
If they were to be honest and laid everything bare, it would be Mark who would always have the upper hand with Cecilia.
Ceciliaâs future couldnât be compromised any further.
A pang of sadness overcame Rena.
She gently wrapped her arms around Waylenâs waist and whispered, âWaylen, you know what? I truly despised him when he left Cecilia at their wedding! It wasnât just for Cecilia, but for himself as well.
Happiness was so hard for them to regain, yet he was willing to sacrifice that rare happiness for his so-called responsibility and the opinions of others.
He knew Cecilia well, but he still left her without hesitationâ¦â
Waylen ki*sed her hair.
He had been through a lot with Rena, and he was all the more grateful for her thoughtfulness and for her presence.
They discussed everything openly without holding back.
Waylen promised in a hoarse voice, âIâll find the best doctor for your uncle, and at the same time, Iâll fulfill my duty as a brother to help Cecilia raise her child.
Rena, trust me!â
She nodded and leaned gently on his shoulder.
The night was shrouded in darkness.
Waylen closed the window with one hand and held Rena for a while.
Early in the morning, Waylen woke up and reached out to touch Rena.