He loved her. He was certain of his love for her, yet he had forsaken her.

And now, Rena… no longer desired him.

Waylen struggled to catch a glimpse of Rena during the following days.

Mark dispatched individuals to stand guard outside Rena’s ward.

The remaining members of the Fowler family were granted access, yet Waylen alone was denied entry. Determined, he sought an audience with Mark.

Within the confines of a modest reception room at the hospital, Mark diligently immersed himself in his work,, unwavering in his commitment. No matter how overwhelming his obligations, he refused to leave Duefron and leave his niece to face the present situation alone.

Waylen approached, imploring for mercy.

Mark, without hesitation, struck Waylen repeatedly before casting him aside. Waylen, a man of pride, abandoned his self-esteem and dignity, sinking to his knees in front of Mark, an act that endured for hours.

Eventually, Mark lifted his gaze, addressing Waylen.

Although Mark’s tone softened slightly, his words remained frigid. “Waylen, your pleas are in vain. You are well aware that you and Rena are finished, regardless of the child’s… whether she can…”

Mark’s eyes welled with tears. To calm his emotions, he lit a cigarette.

Yet, despite his efforts, he choked on sobs for an extended period before resuming. “Regardless of the child’s fate, the two of you are through. It is an impossibility now and forever. No woman could possess such magnanimity, unless she were a fool.”

Waylen understood it all.

Rena had severed ties with him previously, and he had beseeched her for a second chance.

Her pregnancy with Alexis had finally mended their relationship a little.

Over the past six months, Rena’s demeanor towards him had evolved from frigidness to tenderness, then to affectionate concern. They had, in fact, experienced a brief period of marital bliss.

Waylen’s heart ached at the recollection.

He humbled himself. “I understand, Mr. Evans. All I ask for now is an opportunity to care for her.”

Mark scoffed. “To care for her? Are you certain you aren’t repulsing her?”

Waylen felt a pang of embarrassment.

Just then, one of Mark’s subordinates delivered. news. “Mr. Evans, a Mr. Coleman and a Miss Coleman have arrived at Miss Gordon’s ward and insist on seeing her. Miss Gordon has agreed to meet them.”

Mark closed the file promptly, hastening towards the exit.

Waylen trailed behind Mark.

In the ward, Rena stood silently by the window.

Since Alexis’ birth, she had had problems falling asleep.

Her fervent hope clung to the possibility of a doctor’s sudden arrival, bearing news of the baby’s recovery and the resumption of normal feeding.

She knew it was an audacious desire, yet she yearned ceaselessly.

In these past two days, her frail form had withered even more.

Lyndon arrived with Elvira. Observing Rena’s emaciated state, guilt overwhelmed him. “Rena, 1 never intended for this to happen. Neither did Elvira. We both only wish for you to find happiness.”

A soft chuckle escaped Rena’s lips.

Wish her to find happiness?

Ever since Lyndon entered the picture, he had shown no real concern for Rena, yet he had the audacity to claim she was his only biological child.

Rena turned on her heels.

Though she had shed considerable weight, her beauty remained undiminished.

However, her eyes lacked radiance, filled instead with desolation.

With a casual tone, Rena uttered, “Do you know what I think of you?”

Lyndon’s body trembled involuntarily.

Softly, Rena continued, “I once held you in high regard but, over time, I discovered that you are merely an ordinary individual driven by selfish motives. You act like you possess a worthless object and attempt to sell it off. But the truth is quite the opposite… What you hold dear is nothing but trash. When I loved Waylen, I regarded Elvira as trash. When my love for him waned, I realized that Elvira was more like junk food, repugnant to my husband, yet strangely appetizing.

Lyndon’s countenance underwent a dramatic change.

Elvira’s lovely face contorted.

Coincidentally, at that moment, Mark and Waylen arrived at the doorway…

Rena glanced at Waylen and smirked. “Waylen, take your garbage and leave. The mere sight of you makes me sick.”

Mark subtly touched his nose.

Lyndon couldn’t help but cry out, “Rena, it’s not Elvira’s fault!”

“Mr. Coleman, it’s time for you to

to accept defeat, persisted, “Waylen… I don’t believe you cease to care about me. If you truly don’t care, why did you

Elvira across

of sorrow, he stated, “Waylen is helping you out of a sense of obligation. How could you

refused to give

believing she could triumph over her. In fact, her sole purpose in coming

Yet Rena remained unfazed.

card in Elvira’s direction, sneering. “Why beat around the bush? You simply want to continue seducing Waylen, don’t you? Well, here’s your chance… There’s approximately 200, 000 dollars on the card, and conveniently, there’s a five-star hotel across the street. Miss Coleman, please take it. Consider it the payment I made

attempted to

the card onto Elvira and declared, “Now you can leave with my husband. Stay

Elvira glanced at Waylen.

face, Waylen uttered,

Elvira was taken aback.

such heartlessness from Waylen. She had assumed, at the very least, that

said with

should leave

was laced with an even colder

Lyndon stood there, stunned.

in high regard. How could… How could Waylen treat him in this manner now? Rena’s words had shattered Waylen. He knew she had done it intentionally. She was aware of his aversion towards Elvira, yet she chose to utter those hurtful words. She truly desired a

Waylen addressed Lyndon, I have repaid the debts my family owed you. We need not cross paths again. I will also inform my father that any ties between

was completely bewildered, unwilling to

men to escort them

glance at his

playing the piano, was

deliberately pressed his foot onto Lyndon’s hand, exerting

a

hand, which had once captivated

hand, which Rena had admired

Lyndon’s face turned aghast.

at his adopted daughter, his heart heavy with

innocent, albeit occasionally willful. He could never have fathomed

her teeth,

visit a gynecologist, you might already be afflicted! And… spare me from your sickness, or I’ll

of

Rena and Alexis crossed her mind, her eyes

Inside the hospital room.

else had departed, Waylen attempted to initiate a conversation with Rena

him with her

at her for a prolonged

proceeded to

suffered a severe injury, rendering her bedridden. Otherwise, she would have personally cared for Rena. Upon learning of

stepping into the room as he uttered in a

“Mom!”

meet Waylen’s. Tears cascaded down her cheeks once again, seemingly without any cause. Her heart

a tissue to her and proceeded to

couple. But a fulfilling marriage is not easily attained and you’ve really done it wrong this time. I know you excel in your profession and have yet to lose á single lawsuit. I am also aware of your concerns for your

Waylen nodded in acknowledgment.

head. against Eloise’s legs. “It’s my fault, Mom! I don’t want to end things with Rena. I need an opportunity to

help but

Amends…

amends to Rena while their daughter lay in the

a wound that couldn’t

how many children came into the world, they would never

made those sacrifices for anyone other than you? Absolutely not! She did it simply because you are Waylen Fowler, because you’re the man she loved… You two have endured so much together, yet

was lost in

that Eloise’s

it came to him effortlessly,

might be angry when he chose to fly to Braseovell, she would eventually forgive

Rena as an innocent

he had forgotten that they were married and she was his wife, and he should respect her as who she

assist you in this matter. If Rená is unhappy with you and wishes to

remained silent, his

and nurses entered the room to examine the wound on Eloise’s leg Waylen engaged

Eloise, saying, “Mom, I will check on

ward, a sense of helplessness

there, lost in contemplation for an

and stated, “I have

Waylen nodded in acknowledgement.

baby’s condition, but after careful consideration, she refrained from

a

composure, but as he closed it, his eyes welled

more time with Rena. She needs

offered a faint

did not need

provided by her family, she desired nothing. However, she only managed to consume a bite or two of the nutritious

had also been residing in the

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