For him, all the serious and flirtatious words were mere tools for wooing women.

Rena grew infuriated.

Unable to contain herself, she composed a message.

"sir, I don’t know if you speak to every woman in this manner, but it's detrimental to the child's development.”

Waylen read the words and smiled.

She seemed angry.

He tried to placate her, saying, "Miss Gordon, I apologize."

Rena remained silent. It was evident that she was irked.

Waylen hadn't experienced these emotions in quite some time. He couldn't resist sending another message, "Please don't be angry, alright?"

Naturally, Rena did not respond.

As Waylen examined the exchanged messages, he found himself passionately drawn to Rena—a sensation he hadn't felt in ages.

He yearned for her, desperately.

For the past three years, he had been consumed by the responsibilities of caring for Alexis and advancing his career.

In those three years, he had not had a girlfriend and even self-pleasure was a rare occurrence.

In this moment, as he read Rena's message, he couldn't help but feel a surge of arousal.

Waylen’s desires became overwhelming.

He subtly lifted his chin and narrowed his elongated eyes, envisioning a passionate encounter with Rena.

As he reached the pinnacle of pleasure, his Adam's apple bobbed uncontrollably and a husky voice escaped his lips.

Waylen was occupied with releasing himself.

Rena harbored a strong sense of fury. Her instincts alerted her to the fact that this paternal figure had ulterior motives of engaging in an intimate act with her.

To maintain a proper distance from him, Rena made the decision to abstain from attending the parental gathering When she dialed Lexi's number, a deep disappointment filled the little girl's voice.

Merely contemplating the situation caused her heart to ache in anguish.