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 too raw to

that moment, she couldn’t

how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly,

her home, and flirted with her made Rena seethe with

dare to harass Alexis like this? It was all because

Enough was enough.

to catch up with Rena, but

low voice, she pleaded, “Mr.

brushed Mavis off, wanting to put some distance between them. He was not interested in getting entangled

already settled

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

in frustration and started the

vehicle slowly glided away, leaving Mavis standing there, touching her face

just experienced

that, she saw the disgust

suddenly treat

face

at home, Rena attended to

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

in the

brown hair had

heart ached at the sight of

coat on Alexis and squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at the leaves until there was nothing left on

and Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena shivering

on a coat, Rena.

was filled with frustration and

down jacket away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing

pillar, and a small cut appeared on his forehead.

heightened

his hand, seemingly unfazed

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,

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

Why?

to continue hurting Rena after

could think of now was to

on, Alexis gradually

wept and sought solace in

Alexis’ fear, Rena held her close,

spring night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was

neck and tearfully whispered, “I’m

kissed her daughter’s forehead and reassured her, “Mommy

in her arms, Rena

to see that Alexis had finally

he held her in his arms, showering her

special meal for Alexis, knowing that she would like

the little

some noodles for Rena, urging

Rena replied softly, her heart still heavy with emotions. In silence,

an outsider in this heartwarming family

fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come with

and son had a

result of Rena pushing him

first thing he grabbed from the

be so blind? Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how

to make sense of

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

grave. Why did you even try and

had reached

weariness washed over him like

soft glow of the light

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

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

no money for other

sat

out a cigarette and lit it, the smoke swirling around him as he mulled

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

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

for you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is

you, the more she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly why she’s now so

his mind heavy with thoughts, Waylen remained in the

the

girl was

eyelashes were

ripe peach, making

Alexis for a long moment, planting tender

and charm; she

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

surprise, Rena was sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she had been waiting for him

coffee table, a divorce agreement

was taken aback, his heart tightening at

felt like a sharp knife had been plunged into his

the sun cast its feeble light upon

countenance appeared particularly pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably

gazed at her in

hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena…

sneered, unimpressed by

no longer wished to hear

was to safeguard her

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

felt a

first came here, there was a

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

noticing the glistening

the document

to the cloakroom to change, he was too frustrated and

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

unwilling

you love

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