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!”

interjected, “Mr. Coleman, it’s time for you to leave. Don’t come back here

about me. If you truly don’t care, why did you leave her and come to Braseovell to assist me

slapped Elvira across the

is helping you out of a sense of obligation. How could you interpret

refused to give

she could triumph over her. In fact, her sole

Yet Rena remained unfazed.

the card, and conveniently,

to

declared, “Now you can leave with my husband. Stay away from

Elvira glanced at Waylen.

a pallid face,

Elvira was taken aback.

Waylen. She had assumed, at the very least,

with urgency,

leave

was laced with an even

Lyndon stood there, stunned.

knew she had done

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

completely bewildered, unwilling to

his men

ward, Mark cast a glance at his men and Lyndon was

hand, once adept at playing the piano, was held

onto Lyndon’s hand, exerting slow, deliberate

maintained a cold

had once captivated his

which Rena had admired since

Lyndon’s face turned aghast.

at his adopted daughter, his heart heavy

her as incredibly innocent, albeit occasionally willful. He could never have fathomed that she would partake

gritted her teeth, retorting,

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

felt a wave of relief after uttering

but when thoughts of Rena and Alexis crossed her

Inside the hospital room.

Waylen attempted to initiate a conversation with Rena but she steadfastly refused to

presented him with

a prolonged moment before silently

proceeded to visit

for Rena. Upon learning of poor Alexis’ condition, she wept incessantly, literally almost crying her eyes

the room as he uttered

“Mom!”

gaze suddenly rising to meet Waylen’s. Tears cascaded down her cheeks once again,

to her and proceeded to pour

her tears and composed herself, she began in a soft, subdued tone, “Waylen, I understand what you mean… You still long to be with Rena as a 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

Waylen nodded in acknowledgment.

my fault, Mom! I don’t want to end things with Rena.

but cry once

Amends…

possibly make amends to Rena while their daughter lay in

deeply wounded Rena, a wound that couldn’t be simply mended with another pregnancy or another

how many children came into the world,

deeply. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have continuously given you chances time and time again! Consider what happened between Vera and Roscoe. If it were someone else, would Rena have made those sacrifices for anyone other than you? Absolutely not! She did it simply because you

was lost in

knew deep down that

it came to him effortlessly, he never

he had control over Rena, naively assuming, that although she might be angry when he

Rena as

was his wife, and he should respect her as who

head and stated, “Waylen, I cannot assist you in this matter. If Rená is unhappy with

remained silent, his

on Eloise’s leg Waylen engaged in a conversation

Eloise, saying, “Mom, I will check on Rena.

ward, a

stood there, lost in contemplation for

through the hallway. It was Jazlyn. She handed a document to Waylen and stated, “I have cleared you schedules,

Waylen nodded in acknowledgement.

inquiring about the baby’s condition, but after

felt a

attempting to maintain composure, but as he closed it, his eyes welled up

with Rena. She needs someone to care for her during this difficult

offered a faint

truth, Rena did not need

frail and required care, but aside from the nutritious meals 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

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