It was too painful to put into words.

In the dim light, Waylen gently brushed his fingers against her cheek.

“Having trouble sleeping?" he asked softly.

Rena met her husband's gaze in the darkness and nodded silently.

A heavy silence hung in the air.

In a soft murmur, Waylen shared his father's plan with Rena.

“Dad has a friend whose son is also divorced. That man has taken a Liking to Cecilia. He's a good person, a decent man. Dad's suggestion is for them to meet after the baby is born and maybe a bit older.

Perhaps Cecilia and that man could find happiness together."

Waylen felt it was necessary to discuss this with Rena.

Rena understood his implications.

She rested her head on his shoulder and replied gently, “Let's wait and see what Cecilia thinks when the time comes."

Waylen smoothed Rena's hair.

He murmured, "If things don't work out between them, we can just let Cecilia be on her own. we're family and we'll always be there for her."

Rena closed her eyes.

After a brief pause, she opened her eyes and expressed her unease.

“Waylen... I can't shake this feeling that something might happen tonight. Stay awake with me, just in case."

Waylen paid heed to her warning.

They lay on the bed and talked intimately, sharing the private moments of a loving couple.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the house, Cecilia cradled Edwin in her arms.

Throughout the night, Cecilia remained wide awake, her anticipation of the impending childbirth keeping sleep at bay.