Abandoning his query regarding the child's paternity, for there existed no need to ask!

Abruptly, Waylen spun around, his piercing glare affixed upon his sister.

Cecilia's lips quivered, her countenance contorted in agony, as she pleaded in a subdued murmur, “Waylen, refrain from seeking him out! I implore you... I have severed ties with him."

Waylen extended his hand, delicately caressing the slumbering child.

Engulfed in a momentary trance, Waylen beseeched gently, “He? Who is he? Tell me!"

Cecilia covered her mouth, her secret laid bare.

In truth, Waylen possessed full knowledge of the child's paternal figure.

Suppressing his seething anger, Waylen inquired, “When did you become entwined with him? Do you even grasp the gravity of your actions? He surpasses you by over a decade in age, a man in his forties, unburdened by matrimony. He has traversed the paths of numerous companions. How could he fall in love with you, an inexperienced young woman?"

Cecilia experienced an overwhelming sense of shame.

She recognized that she had greatly overestimated herself!

Waylen abstained from further interrogation, removing his coat and draping it over Edwin's small frame. He then cradled the child tenderly in his arms.

“Waylen, please!" Cecilia pleaded, seizing his arm, her voice filled with desperation.

In the subdued glow, a cloud of darkness enveloped Waylen's countenance.

"You have two options now. Either come back with me right now, or I shall summon Mark to retrieve you both. Make your choice Cecilia found herself with no alternative but to hastily gather a few garments and depart alongside Waylen.

As they descended the stairs, Edwin roused from his slumber.

Gazing sleepily at Waylen, he felt a hint of trepidation, yet remained composed, refraining from shedding a tear.

With a gentle touch to the child's head, Waylen uttered in a tender tone, "I am your mother's big brother, and that makes me your Uncle Waylen. Look, your mother is here too!"

Edwin's gaze shifted to Cecilia.

A sense of relief washed over him, causing his eyelids to flutter closed.

Waylen's heart ached upon witnessing this scene. He proceeded to the car, carefully securing the little boy into his designated seat, and then turned his attention to Cecilia.

Cecilia entered the vehicle silently, her voice barely audible as she whispered, "Please, for the time being, don't inform Dad and Mom about this, alright?"

“Are you afraid now?" Waylen scoffed, closing the car door behind them.