Yet Rena had no desire to inquire about his private affairs, for there existed nothing between them other than Alexis.

Silence enveloped them.

Waylen comprehended the meaning behind her silence. However, he couldn't help but feel a twinge of unhappiness that she seemed indifferent.

Attempting to stir up a flirtatious exchange, his large hand on her slender waist began to move with gentle gestures. He even playfully nibbled on her earlobe, whispering, “Rena, you truly know how to provoke me!"

Rena issued a gentle reminder, "Waylen, let's not wake Lexi."

This rare opportunity wasn't lost on Waylen. Lifting the quilt he covered both of them, his hand discreetly tracing her body.

Unbeknownst to them, Alexis slyly opened her eyes.

Swiftly, she turned over and feigned a snore.

Rena was taken aback by this sudden revelation.

She tightly grasped Waylen's hand and silently gazed at him.

Waylen interlaced his fingers with hers, leaning in close to touch their foreheads together as he whispered, "I truly desire to make love to you, Rena. I refuse to believe that you haven't yearned for me during these past few years. Even if you haven't, you'll still yearn for my..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Rena kicked him playfully.

In a hoarse voice, she asserted, “Aren't you supposed to be going to work?"

He tenderly rubbed his nose against her neck before reluctantly getting out of bed.

Once he departed, Rena cradled Alexis in her arms, planting a tender kiss on her forehead before closing her own eyes.

Waylen constantly desired to make love to her. Whenever an opportunity presented itself, he would attempt to take advantage of her.

Rena wasn't a prudish woman, but she held a deep fear of becoming pregnant, aside from her inability to forget the painful past.

The pain of giving birth to Alexis still lingered in her memory, etched deeply within her soul.

The clock struck six in the evening.

Waylen accompanied Rena and Alexis as they made their way home.

Exhausted from her playtime, Alexis leaned heavily on Waylen, while Rena dutifully followed behind.

On the first-floor hallway, the employees of the Exceed Group couldn't help but be intrigued.