Waylen's expression softened as he placed his arm around Cecilia's shoulder.

"Do it if you want to. Don't do it because others tell you to do it. Do it because it is what you want for yourself."

“Wiaylen." Cecilia stared at him absent-mindedly for a while before adding, “I thought among everyone, you were the most opposed to our relationship."

"And? So what?" Waylen replied with a smile.

"You like him, that's all that matters."

As soon as he said that, the door of the study burst open.

Rena came in with a fruit plate and happened to see the intimate moment shared between Waylen and Cecilia.

Rena shot Waylen a look, which he responded with a smile.

She put down the fruit plate and placed her hand on Cecilia's shoulder.

"My uncle is here. He wants to see you."

This took Cecilia by surprise.

Although Waylen had tried to enlighten Cecilia, she had not yet made up her mind.

“Go ahead and meet him," Waylen advised.

“If you don't, you'll always feel upset about it."

Cecilia took a deep breath and braced herself before heading downstairs.

Rena was supposed to follow but Waylen grabbed her wrist and shook his head.

Then, he locked the door.

He turned around and placed his hands on the back of the sofa behind Rena. In this position, his face was too close to hers.

"Were you jealous just now?" he teased in a hoarse voice.

Rena was about to mention that.