Waylen played with her long hair and said, “I know. You'd still be good to Cecilia even if Edwin weren't your uncle's child.”

Waylen could tell that she had a great fondness for Cecilia. It might be because of her love for him.

Waylen felt that having this relationship for the rest of his life was enough for him.

As they were talking, there was a knock at the door. It was Mark.

Waylen had locked the door, so he went to open it. Mark had already put on his coat, looking as though he was about to leave.

Waylen was surprised, "Mark, are you heading back to Czanch?"

Mark confirmed this, saying, "I came here temporarily. I have some matters to attend to there, but it won't take long. I'll have everything sorted out soon."

Waylen nodded in understanding.

Mark entered the room. Rena stood up and affectionately referred to Mark as Uncle.

Even though Rena was married and had several children, Mark still treated her as his little niece.

Mark gently patted Rena's head and said, “If you're free, you should consider visiting Czanch with Cecilia. Zoey really misses you, but she has difficulty in walking."

Rena nodded in agreement.

Mark paused for a moment and then spoke with some unease.

“Please take care of Cecilia."

Rena responded with a warm smile.

Waylen added, "Don't worry, Mark, Rena and I just discussed Cecilia's dowry."

Nark didn't say anything but looked at Rena with profound eyes,

Mark understood that Rena had been caught in the middle when he was dealing with his relationship with Cecilia, The Fowler family hadn't blamed him, and they had readily agreed to let him be with Cecilia, largely for Rena's sake.

Mark was well aware of this, but he simply gave Rena a hug and said, “Take good care of yourself.

Rena wanted to accompany Mark downstairs, but he politely declined, explaining that Peter's car was waiting for him downstairs.

Waylen walked Mark to the door instead.

When Waylen returned, there was a light dusting of snow on his coat. He brushed it off and remarked, “We should consider heading back soon, If the snow gets heavier, it might be difficult for the car to move."