NovelBarRena caressed her daughter’s face and was about to reassure her when the sound of a car reached her ears. She hurriedly held Alexis’ hand and rushed to the door with a worried expression.
Waylen stepped out of the car, locking eyes with Rena.
The two stood there, silently connecting through their gaze.
After a moment, Waylen approached, gently picked up Alexis, and kissed her. His words were meant to reassure Rena, “I’m fine. Let’s go inside first. Don’t scare Lexi.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTears welled up in Rena’s eyes as she continued to stare at him.
Waylen draped an arm around her shoulder, their foreheads touching. “Take it easy, Rena.
I’m back safe and sound.”
Rena’s lips trembled.
She knew she should restrain herself, but she still couldn’t help leaning on his shoulder and crying silently. Her tears damped his shirt which was sticking to his body.
“Rena.” He patted her gently, as if he was coaxing a child.
Korbyn approached them and signaled for the servant to take Alexis away.
He knew Rena would be a crucial pillar for the Fowler family during this difficult time.
In a low voice, Korbyn declared, “From now on, our family will depend on you, Rena.”
Waylen couldn’t bear to see Rena sacrifice herself for the Fowler family, but he understood the responsibility she had to shoulder.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHer father was not in his prime, and one day he would quit.
In this family, the only hope was Rena.
He touched her face trying to sooth her as he said, “We will talk about it later.”
Rena nodded, calming down and comprehending Korbyn’s request.
She held Waylen’s hand and whispered, “Go see mom. She has been in the kitchen all the time. | know she cried secretly.”
Waylen nodded silently.
Then, he changed his clothes and went into the kitchen.
Juliette stood in front of the counter, wiping her tears silently…
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