Waylen rested his chin upon Renaâs shoulder.
Whispering into her ear, he deliberately teased, âOf course.
Youâre so captivating that I fear if Iâm not vigilant, other men will attempt to court you.
â
Renaâs ire flared.
He released his hold on her and chuckled softly.
âIâll freshen up with a shower and weâll have dinner later.
â
As Rena caught the sound of footsteps behind her, she couldnât help but raise her gazeâ¦
They hadnât laid eyes on each other for four days.
Waylen observed her from the staircase, a half- smile gracing his features.
There was a touch of mischievousness in his smileâ¦
Vera and Roscoe didnât held a grand wedding ceremony when they got married.
Now that Vera had given birth to a healthy baby boy weighing eight pounds, subsequently, the Figueroa family orchestrated a joyous celebration, seeking to compensate for their prior regrets, and also bestowed a villa upon Vera.
Rena glanced at the infant nestled in Veraâs arms, experiencing genuine happiness for her friend.
Having only recently given birth, Veraâs figure had yet to fully recover.
She appeared slightly plump.
Cradling the baby tenderly, Vera softly cooed to him.
Then, she cast a glance at Waylen, who was engaged in socializing on the opposite side, and asked Rena in a hushed voice, âHow are the two of you getting along?â
Rena playfully interacted with the baby, her smile beaming.
âEmotions are a complex matter.
When I agreed to marry him, my initial intention was solely to provide our child with a legal status.
However, over time, my heart has softened.
I believe I will strive to be with him once more.
Vera remained silent.
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At that moment, Waylen approached and gestured towards Veraâs son.
âMay I hold your baby?â
Vera happened to be feeling some discomfort in her arms, so she promptly handed the baby over to Waylen.
It was Waylenâs first time holding a baby.
The tender presence of the little one softened his heart, especially knowing that his own child with Rena would arrive in just six months.
He couldnât help but imagine that their baby would be even more adorable than this one in his arms.
Waylen cradled the baby for an extended period.
When he finally looked up, his gaze settled on Rena with utmost tenderness.
Vera finally understood why Rena had spoken of emotions earlier.
No woman could resist Waylenâs tender and loving gaze at the moment.
His eyes held an irresistible allure, and any woman would undoubtedly be captivated by him.
Waylen drove back to the villa.
Guiding the car into the underground parking lot, he unbuckled his seatbelt but couldnât resist reaching out to touch Renaâs belly⦠The baby was merely three months along, so there were no fetal movements yet.
His intention was to feel the babyâs presence by touching her belly but one thing led to another.