Rena kept silent and continued to apply her skincare products.
Their life was peaceful now. They didn’t have to keep bringing up what had happened in the past.
Later, as they both felt provoked, their intimacy unfolded naturally, and they had intercourse.
Consumed by overwhelming lust, Rena stroked Waylen’s face and asked in a low voice, “What’s bothering you?”
Waylen didn’t reply; instead, he covered her body with his.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHe dipped his head and kissed his wife passionately, their Lips locked for an extended moment.
After a while, he rolled to his side.
Rena mirrored his movement, her fingers gently caressing his face.
“Are you worried about Uncle Mark?”
Waylen lay on his back and gazed at the ceiling. After a brief pause, he responded softly, “The results of his latest medical examination aren’t promising. The doctors have to devise a new treatment plan for him.”
He turned to look at her and continued, “Rena, the treatment is bound to be excruciating.”
He couldn’t help but entwine his fingers with hers.
Waylen cherished Rena deeply. Yet, due to what happened to Mark and Cecilia, he feared what might transpire between them.
At times, he would dream that he had been separated from Rena.
However, when he woke up, he’d find her safe and sound, sheltered under his watchful care.
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Rena was taken aback.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe had been his wife for a long time, so naturally, she knew exactly what he was thinking even though he didn’t say anything.
After a prolonged silence, Rena whispered, “Are you planning to tell Cecilia?”
Waylen stayed silent, his gaze fixed on her with profound intensity.
“I don’t think it’s wise,” Rena said softly.
“Cecilia is five months pregnant now. Moreover, her relationship with Uncle Mark has evolved…
Waylen, if he doesn’t recover, how will Cecilia cope with the future?”
Her question tormented Waylen, stirring a mixture of tenderness and sorrow within him.
He understood that Rena faced greater difficulty in this situation than he did.