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.”

him away forcefully, her emotions

moment, she couldn’t

how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an illusion for

her home, and flirted with her made Rena

Alexis like this? It was all because of Waylen’s

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed

she pleaded, “Mr. Fowler,

to put some distance between them. He was not interested in getting entangled

Rena had already

door 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

teeth in frustration and

away, leaving Mavis standing

had just experienced Waylen’s violent

from that, she saw

suddenly

face

Rena attended to

down and tried to lull

stood beneath a tree in

had cascaded down her

the

beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued

Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena

said softly, “Put on a coat, Rena. It’s cold

filled with frustration and

jacket away and pushed Waylen aside,

pillar,

them heightened the impact

with his

been 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

had to bear the brunt of

Why?

appear to

of now was

the night wore on,

wept and sought solace in

Rena held her close, gently comforting her throughout

and Alexis’ face was flushed

clung to Rena’s neck

her daughter’s forehead and reassured her, “Mommy

Alexis in her arms, Rena

were overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally

Now, he held her in his arms, showering her with kisses, wishing

Alexis, knowing that she would

little girl

some noodles for Rena, urging her gently, “Eat up and warm

heart still heavy with emotions. In silence, Rena savored the noodles, lost in

on the other hand, felt like an

over, and he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

a while, the father and son had a heated discussion in

the blood off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing

thing he grabbed from the table

fool! How could you be so blind? Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how Rena

bewildered, trying to make

he said, “! know you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s husband and the father of Alexis

Why did you

had

over him

the soft glow of the light

divorce you. It’s hard for me and your mom to see her go. But after giving birth to Alexis, she suffered from severe postpartum depression, and Waylen… I understand you

assets, they belong to Alexis and Marcus, no one else.

money for other

sat down

took out a cigarette and lit it, the smoke

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

sincerity in his son’s eyes as he

also a man. I know it’s not easy for you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is nothing compared to the bond you

be hurt. That’s exactly why she’s now

thoughts, Waylen remained in the study until the first rays

the strength to visit

little girl was

eyelashes were

face was as sweet as a ripe peach,

long moment, planting tender

intelligence and charm; she was

for an important trial at the law

was sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she had been waiting

a divorce

taken aback, his heart tightening at

felt like

the early morning, the sun cast its feeble

but her demeanor remained remarkably composed.

at her

tenderly shut the door, approached her slowly, and took hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena… What occurred yesterday was an accident. I

unimpressed by his

wished

now was to safeguard

she insisted, “Sign it. Once

felt a profound

came here, there was a glimmer of

mistaken from the start. When he chose

stared at her, noticing the glistening in her

the document back

he was too

have no feelings for you? But Rena…

still unwilling to divorce

don’t you

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