Cecilia yearned to speak, yet her sobs rendered her speechless on multiple occasions.

Finally, she gathered a deep breath and inquired, “What do you mean by

‘should’? You're aware that Elvira has persistently pursued Waylen.

Yet, you continue to indulge her, perpetuating misunderstandings time and again! Your favoritism towards Elvira is glaring. You're determined to coerce my brother into marrying her... Look, my parents might not felt appropriate to voice this out, but today I must make it clear to you that our family cannot accept a girl like Elvira, who lacks discretion! Furthermore, you may not be aware that the reason my brother ended the relationship with her was because he caught her in bed with her fitness coach, with used condoms strewn all over the floor! That's just how ‘sweet and innocent’ your dear daughter really is!"

Lyndon's face turned aghast.

He gazed at his adopted daughter, his heart heavy with sorrow.

He had always regarded her as incredibly innocent, albeit occasionally willful. He could never have fathomed that she would partake in such immoral acts... Such Licentious behavior!

Elvira gritted her teeth, retorting, "Nonsense!"

Cecilia rolled her eyes and retorted, "You know damn well it's true!

Perhaps you should visit a gynecologist; you might already be afflicted! And... spare me from your sickness, or I'll call Mr. Evans!"

Cecilia felt a wave of relief after uttering these words.

She experienced a gratifying sense of satisfaction but when thoughts of

Rena and Alexis crossed her mind, her eyes welled up with tears.

*

Inside the hospital room.

After everyone else had departed, Waylen attempted to initiate a conversation with Rena but she steadfastly refused to engage with him.

She merely presented him with her retreating back.

Waylen stared at her for a prolonged moment before silently withdrawing.

He proceeded to visit Eloise.

Eloise's leg had suffered a severe injury, rendering her bedridden

Otherwise, she would have personally cared for Rena. Upon learning of poor Alexis' condition, she wept incessantly, literally almost crying her eyes out.

Waylen gently pushed open the door, stepping into the room as he uttered in a hoarse voice, "Mom!"