He even deluded himself into believing that as long as there was no physical relationship, he remained loyal.

On a Friday at 5:30 p.m…

Rena handed the signed documents to Wendy and said, “You can leave after you distribute these.”

Wendy smiled and said “Mrs. Fowler, Mr. Fowler called and said he wanted to pick up Alexis with you.”

Rena remained silent.

Wendy didn’t dare say anything more and left with the documents.

Rena sat there in a daze for a while, and then gathered her things and left.

As she rode the elevator, she was lost in thought.

Waylen had been pestering her, not wanting a divorce, and now he was using their children to soften her heart. But he didn’t know that it was exactly because of Alexis and Marcus that she had made this decision so quickly.

In the Exceed Group’s hall, Waylen lounged casually on the sofa, dressed in an expensive ‘suit.

He wore a light gray shirt and a classic black suit jacket over it.

He seemed to be in high spirits, and no one could tell that he was facing the possibility of a divorce.

Rena walked out of the elevator, her heart heavy with conflicted emotions.

‘As she reached the foyer, Waylen stood up promptly, his eyes locking onto Rena’s every move. He extended his hand to take her bag, his voice gentle as he said, “There’s an activity today at the kindergarten, but Alexis will be finishing school soon. Let’s go and pick her up together.”

Waylen’s insightfulness led him to understand Rena’s desire for privacy. He knew she wanted to shield their personal matters from public scrutiny.

Moreover, Rena longed to see Alexis happy, even amidst the complexities of their situation.

Complying with Waylen’s suggestion, Rena entered his car.

The atmosphere between them was laden with tension, and Rena avoided conversation with him.

The most she asked each day was when he would sign the papers, to which he adamantly refused.

Waylen’s Adam’s apple bobbed as he swallowed his emotions, saying in a deep voice, “Please fasten your seatbelt.”

Rena came to her senses.

As she fastened the seatbelt, Waylen started the car, gently probing, “Shall we take Alexis and dine out later? She insisted on dining with us last night.”

Rena understood his intentions well.

She remained silent for a while before finally saying, “After the divorce, you can still see Alexis and Marcus.”

Waylen’s grip on the steering wheel tightened, his knuckles turning pale.

With a gentle tone, he inquired, “What about you? Can’t I see you?”

Rena’s heart ached.

She had promised not to give up on him, but now she broke her promise. ©

She had vowed not to give up on their marriage, yet she was breaking her promise now.

Turning her face away, she murmured, “Of course, you can see me, but our relationship will be different.” ©

The silence that followed was deafening, each word unsaid carrying the weight of their shared history. “Rena, can’t you forgive me this time?”

Rena’s lips moved slightly.

She wanted to say a lot of things, but ended up with nothing.

Waylen remained quiet as he continued to drive, occasionally glancing at Rena with a mixture of hope and apprehension.

There was only silence between them…

The car arrived at the gate of the kindergarten. There were a lot of parents picking up their children. Rena couldn’t give Waylen a hard time in front of outsiders, so she walked alongside him to pick Alexis up.

As they approached the kindergarten gate, Rena’s blood ran cold.

She saw Alexis standing motionless.

Her big pretty eyes were devoid of their usual spark as she clutched her skirt with tender fingers.

Alexis’ autism had surfaced.

Mavis was also there, trying to coax Alexis with a smile, offering her candy.

“This is the candy I bought for you, Alexis. Do you like it?

Why won’t you say anything?

Don’t you like me? Your dad likes me very much…”

Alexis’ teacher, Elena, was taken aback and worried for the girl’s well-being.

She didn’t know who Mavis was or how she had gotten to the kindergarten, but it was clear that her presence was unsettling Alexis. Elena was about to call Rena.

However, Rena had already arrived.

‘As rage consumed Rena, she could no longer contain herself. ©

How could Mavis dare to come here and harass a child? Rena’s anger flared, her thoughts drawing parallels between Mavis and Elvira.

Sensing something amiss, Mavis began to feel scared. When she saw Rena and Waylen approaching, she instinctively adopted a look of innocence and helplessness. “Mr. and Mrs. Fowler, I didn’t mean to do anything wrong. I don’t know why Alexis is like this. Should we… Take her to the hospital?”

Rena embraced Alexis gently, protecting her from any further harm.

In a moment of fury, Rena’s hand swung and struck Mavis twice, causing her mouth to bleed and her face to swell. ©

Tears welled up in Mavis’ eyes as she cried, “Mrs. Fowler, I didn’t mean it.”

‘Suppressing her rage, Rena uttered a chilling threat, “If anything happens to Alexis, I’l hold you responsible.”

Without hesitation, Rena lifted Alexis into her arms, determined to shield her from any more harm.

Waylen moved closer to Alexis, his voice filled with concern as he said, “Rena, let me carry her.”

Rena pushed him away forcefully, her emotions

that moment, she couldn’t bear to look at

had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating

he had arranged Mavis’s life, escorted her home, and flirted with

harass Alexis like this? It was all because of

Enough was enough.

with Rena, but Mavis grabbed

low voice, she pleaded, “Mr.

Mavis off, wanting to put some distance between them. He was not

Rena had already settled in the

and got in, glancing at Alexis in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive. It was the first time Waylen had seen Alexis being autistic since he lost his

clenched his teeth in frustration and started

vehicle slowly glided away, leaving Mavis

experienced Waylen’s violent

that, she saw the disgust

suddenly treat

like her face and adore her before?

at home, Rena attended

some medicine to calm her down and tried to lull her to sleep, but Alexis refused, her

tree in the

had cascaded down

the sight of

coat on Alexis and squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at

Alexis’ soft little body close, and Waylen, who had followed

softly, “Put on a coat, Rena. It’s

was filled with

down jacket away and pushed Waylen

reaction, Waylen bumped into a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on his forehead.

around them heightened the impact

away with his hand, seemingly unfazed by the

hurt twice because of Elvira. Mavis got close to Alexis just to please you, but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current autistic state. Do you even realize that Alexis hasn’t experienced an autism attack in a long time?” Waylen, this is the consequence of your actions. This is the price

fathom why she always had to bear the brunt of

Why?

appear to continue hurting

of

on, Alexis gradually calmed

wept and sought solace in

her close, gently

was chilly, and Alexis’ face was flushed

to Rena’s neck and tearfully

reassured her, “Mommy will cook some delicious

her arms, Rena entered the

to see that Alexis

Now, he held her in his arms, showering her

prepared a special meal for Alexis, knowing that

little

Juliette had cooked some noodles for Rena, urging her gently,

emotions. In silence, Rena savored the noodles, lost in her

felt like an

he fiercely

a while, the father and son had a heated

wiped the blood off his forehead, the result

grabbed from the table at

even worth it? Look at how Rena loves her children. If she doesn’t love you, do you think

to make sense

remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are

digging her own grave. Why did you even try

patience had

washed over him like a heavy

the light illuminated his

to see her go. But after giving birth to Alexis, she suffered from severe

family’s assets, they belong to Alexis and Marcus,

no money for other

sat

and lit it, the smoke swirling around

brief pause, he spoke up hoarsely. “Dad, I

heart softened as he saw the sincerity in his son’s eyes as he let out a sigh once

loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is

hurt. That’s exactly why she’s now so disappointed

thoughts, Waylen remained in the study

mustered the strength to visit

little girl was

long eyelashes

as a ripe peach, making him want to cuddle

gazed at Alexis for a long moment, planting tender

and charm; she was truly a

to prepare for an important trial at the law office. He headed back to his room, intending

was sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she had been waiting for him all this

coffee table, a

his heart tightening at the

It felt like a sharp knife had been plunged

morning, the sun cast

appeared particularly pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign it,” she

gazed at

and took hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he

sneered, unimpressed by

longer wished to hear

desired now was to safeguard her

it. Once Alexis gets better, I’ll leave with our two

a

she first came here, there was a glimmer of

a large household, but perhaps she was mistaken from the start. When he chose to leave his family to save

stared at her, noticing the glistening

document

he was too frustrated and couldn’t find a suitable

think I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I

still unwilling to

you

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