Waylen's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed his emotions, responding in a low voice, "| have more faith in a person's ability to have control of his fate."

Mindy sighed and said, "Your character is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that, you'll find solace and tranquility.”

Abruptly, Mindy took Rena's hand and inscribed a single word on her palm.

Enveloped by the serenity of the late-night darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly returned to the master bedroom.

To her surprise, Waylen was not there.

She found him in the study, standing by the French window.

The soft glow of a cigarette was illuminating his silhouette against the night sky.

Without turning on the light, Waylen stood alone in contemplation, the smoke from his cigarette dancing in the night breeze, dissipating into the air.

Rena closed the door behind her and embraced Waylen from behind, her voice filled with concern, "Are you still thinking about the prophecy?"

Ever since he returned from visiting the fortune teller, Waylen had been troubled by the prophecy.

Obviously, he was anxious about its implications.

Rena's arms around him provided some comfort as he extinguished the cigarette.

"No, don't overthink it."

Rena pressed her face against his back, trying to reassure him.

“Then try to relax, okay? The prophecy might not be accurate, or perhaps the soothsayer was just speaking nonsense.”

Waylen turned around, a slow smile forming on his lips as he gently placed a hand on her belly, asking, "Has the baby moved yet?"

Amused by his eagerness, Rena glanced at him.

"The baby's only one month old. How can it move already?”

Hugging her close and kissing her hair, Waylen made a heartfelt promise, saying, "Rena, | will be with you throughout the entire pregnancy and watch our child grow. | won't let you push me away."

Resting her head on his chest, Rena listened to his words.

She had been with him for a long time and knew that he was still anxious about the Prophecy.

She wanted to soothe him.