NovelBarShe slowly released her grip on his hands.
Mark’s words staggered her and confirmed her speculation: Lexi was Alexis!
Lexi was the child she had given birth to three years ago. She was still alive!
Rena let out a bitter cry, her voice choked, and her entire body tense with emotion.
Mark gently caressed her head and whispered, “We wanted to tell you earlier, but… Alexis was in poor health during the first two years. We were afraid that should anything happened and you would be hurt again. And at the same time, we hoped for your complete recovery.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTears streamed down Rena’s face as she exclaimed, “I need to see her immediately! Uncle Mark, I want to see her now!”
Mark was familiar with handling delicate situations like this.
He calmly inquired, “So, what’s your plan? Are you considering getting back together with Waylen? Rena, whatever decision you make, I will respect it. He has actually done a lot for this child! But I want you to be with him because you still love him, not just for the child!”
Mark knew it was difficult for her to suppress her emotions.
After all, Alexis was her own flesh and blood.
Balancing her love for Alexis with her feelings towards Waylen was a challenge.
So he decided to give her some time to think it over.
Leaving Rena in the car, Mark also stepped out. He walked towards a street lamp and lit a cigarette.
As he smoked, he opened his palm.
There was a vivid scar there, still clinging fiercely, its pink hue indicating that it had been wounded less than two years ago.
Mark raised his defined jawline and narrowed his eyes. Such a damp night brought back memories of the woman who had vanished from his life for almost two years..
Rena cried for a long while inside the car.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt was late at night.
Mark had not returned yet. Sitting alone in the car, Rena finally remembered that she had a phone with her and dialed Waylen’s number.
The call connected but he remained silent.
After a prolonged silence, Rena asked in a husky voice, “Waylen… What did you bury in the cemetery back then?”
A brief gasp emanated from the other end of the line, indicating that Waylen realized she had discovered the truth,
He remained silent for about thirty seconds before responding with a hoarse voice, “Wedding rings. Rena, they were our wedding rings!”
He longed to say something more but Rena hung up the phone.
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