Memories of that man flooded her mind, and she called out softly after a long pause, "Rena!"

Aggrieved and melancholic, Cecilia longed to throw herself into Rena's arms and revert to the role of a spoiled princess again.

However, she knew she could never return to that state.

Rena felt a pang of sorrow for Cecilia as she approached them, gently touching the boy's head.

“This is Dad's sister, your Aunt Cecilia," she introduced Cecilia to Alexis.

Alexis' face lit up with joy as she called out softly, “Aunt Cecilia!"

Cecilia was overcome with mixed emotions, her gaze fixed on Alexis. During that moment, it felt as if she had traveled back to that fateful night three years ago.

"You've grown up!" Cecilia kissed Alexis and turned to Rena, introducing her own child.

"This is my son, Edwin!"

Rena gave Alexis to her and cradled Edwin on her arms.

With supple, delicate skin and short brown hair, there was no need to ask who the father of Edwin was.

Alexis remarked, “His hair is as brown as mine!"

The atmosphere held a tinge of complexity. Alexis lifted her face and sweetly assured, “Mom, you can hold him. I won't be jealous."

Rena smiled gently and replied, “Hold your aunt's hand!"

Cecilia felt a twinge of unease, but Rena would not allow her to leave.

In a hushed voice, Rena insisted, "Let me visit your home."

Fifteen minutes later, they found themselves in a small alley, where Cecilia rented a 40-square-meter studio apartment.

The space appeared cluttered, with magazines strewn about and their clothes scattered. Rena couldn't spot anything of value amidst the disarray.

Overwhelmed with sadness, she felt the urge to cry.

Cecilia poured Rena a glass of water and split the cup of milk tea for the kids. Money was tight, so she had only bought one for Edwin, and now they had to share.

Holding Edwin in her arms, Rena whispered, "Your brother said you haven't been home for two years. Is it because of this child?"

Cecilia replied in a low voice, "Yes. I only found out I was pregnant after we broke up. He didn't know about Edwin's existence, and he couldn't marry me even if he did.”