Concern filled Rena’s heart as she fretted over Marcus.
At just over two months old, he had been weaned from breast milk.
As Rena glanced towards the closed door of another room of this suite, she could hear soft snores. Waylen and Alexis were sleeping soundly there.
After hesitating for a moment, Rena decided to unbutton her pajamas.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMarcus latched on contentedly, finding comfort in the maternal embrace even if he couldn’t find any milk. In the stillness of the dark night, the soft sound of a child nursing was mesmerizing.
Waylen heard everything since he couldn’t fall asleep.
After lying in bed for a long time, he couldn’t resist getting up quietly.
Rena turned away at the sight of him, her back facing him.
Waylen couldn’t see her expression, but he gently touched Marcus’ soft hair and asked in a hushed voice, “Does it hurt?”
Rena felt somewhat embarrassed by the question.
After a brief moment, she replied softly, “Go back to sleep.”
Tomorrow… Marcus would be discharged from the hospital, and Rena wouldn’t have to deal with Waylen’s persistent presence all the time.
Waylen’s gaze lingered on Rena’s slender back.
He longed to embrace her, but the memory of her rejection made him withdraw his hand.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe lay back on the bed.
Alexis crawled over and nestled in his arms.
Her little bottom was soft and chubby.
Waylen couldn’t quite decipher his emotions. He yearned to spend every day with them, wondering if he and Rena could have children together again. It was evident that Rena loved children very much.
Restlessly, Waylen couldn’t help but ponder whether Rena would change her mind if he ever regained his lost memory. ©
The next morning, Marcus was discharged from the hospital.
Rena bent down slightly and began packing up her son’s things.
Her waist was thin, and her back was slightly hunched.