Waylen chuckled.
“What’s going on? You two look like guards.”
Marcus, sweetly, explained, “Elva is having her milk. Alexis won’t let us in.”
Amused by Marcus’ words, Waylen gently patted his head and said to Leonel, “Take him downstairs for some snacks. From now on, you don’t have to be at Alexis’ beck and call all the time.”
With a blush, Leonel led Marcus away.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWaylen then turned and knocked on the door.
“Mrs. Fowler, may I come in?”
After a moment, Alexis opened the door.
She stood at the doorway, her tender face raised, her brown curly hair giving her an air of arrogance.
“On behalf of Mrs. Fowler, I grant you entry.”
Waylen smiled.
“It’s an honor, Miss Alexis Fowler.”
He then picked up Alexis and closed the door behind him.
Rena was feeding Elva, and upon hearing their conversation, Rena found it both amusing and annoying. Waylen sat beside Rena with Alexis in his arms, resting his face on Rena’s slender shoulder, and asked gently, “Did you instruct Alexis to have Marcus and Leonel guard the door?”
“No,” Rena replied in a slightly trembling voice, casting a sidelong glance at Waylen.
Waylen had on only a white shirt and black suit pants, looking quite handsome.
He leaned against Rena, his face close to hers.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHis face was in such close proximity to hers.
Rena’s cheeks turned rosy. Waylen purposefully said, “Your complexion looks flushed. What’s on your mind?”
Rena cast a reproachful glance in his direction.
The audacity of him to flirt with Rena while Alexis was still present! These days, children seemed to be well-informed about everything.
Waylen didn’t seem to notice the awkward atmosphere.
He Lightly touched the baby’s head and asked in a hushed tone, “Are your breasts sore?”
“No! Please leave,” Rena whispered.