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.”

response, Rena pushed him away forcefully, her

couldn’t bear

on replaying how he had indulged Mavis

Mavis’s life, escorted her home, and flirted with her made Rena seethe

It was all because of Waylen’s

Enough was enough.

catch up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed his

voice, she pleaded, “Mr. Fowler, I didn’t

Mavis off, wanting to put some distance between

already settled

in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless,

teeth in frustration and started the

glided away, leaving Mavis standing there, touching her face

just experienced Waylen’s violent

that, she saw the disgust in

he suddenly

her face and adore her

at home, Rena attended to Alexis

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

in the courtyard,

had

the sight of her daughter’s

hurriedly put a thick coat on Alexis and squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch

body close, and Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena

“Put on a

with

tossed the down jacket away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing to do with

a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on his forehead.

darkness around them heightened the impact

the blood away with his hand, seemingly unfazed

hissed sternly, “Alexis has 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 actions. This is

couldn’t fathom why she always had to bear the brunt of his past

Why?

Elvira’s sister appear to continue hurting

think of

night wore on, Alexis gradually

wept and sought solace in

Alexis’ fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her throughout

and

neck and

daughter’s forehead and reassured her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food for

arms, Rena entered the

overjoyed to see that Alexis had

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

for Alexis, knowing

the little girl

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

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

other hand, felt like an outsider in

anger boiled over, and he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come

the father and son had a heated discussion in the

the blood off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him

thing he grabbed from the table at Waylen

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

to make sense of

know you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s

grave. Why did you even try and get involved?”

patience had

over him like a heavy

light illuminated his face, emphasizing

this is fate. Rena wants to 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 have your own thoughts and feelings. But please remember, I won’t tolerate you marrying someone who’s not

assets, they belong to Alexis

money for other

also sat

gently took out a cigarette and lit it, the smoke swirling around him as he mulled over his father’s

he spoke up hoarsely. “Dad,

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

But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply.

be hurt. That’s

mind heavy with thoughts, Waylen remained in the study until the first rays of dawn

mustered the strength to

girl was

eyelashes were

a ripe peach, making him

for a long moment, planting tender kisses on her

and charm;

trial at the law office. He

sofa, as if she had been

a

aback, his heart tightening at the

It felt like a sharp knife had been plunged into

cast

her demeanor remained

gazed at her

shut the door, approached her slowly, and took hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena… What

sneered, unimpressed by his

longer wished

to safeguard her children… In her

calm voice, she insisted, “Sign it. Once Alexis gets better, I’ll

a profound

first came here, there was

Waylen could find the warmth of family in a large household, but perhaps she was mistaken from the start. When he chose to leave his family to save Mavis,

her, noticing

the document back

to the cloakroom to change, he was too

“Do you think I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I truly didn’t care for

still unwilling

you

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