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.”

forcefully, her emotions too

moment, she couldn’t bear

kept on replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an

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

this? It was all because of Waylen’s tolerance towards her.

Enough was enough.

up with Rena, but

she pleaded, “Mr. Fowler,

distance between them. He was

already settled in the

arms. Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive. It was the first time Waylen had seen Alexis being autistic

in frustration and started

Mavis standing there, touching her face in

experienced Waylen’s

she saw the disgust

suddenly treat her this

her face and adore her

at home, Rena attended to

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

a tree in

hair had

the sight of her

The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at the

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

on a coat,

with

the down jacket away and pushed Waylen aside,

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

them heightened the impact of

blood away with his hand, seemingly unfazed by

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

always had to bear

Why?

appear to continue hurting Rena after Elvira’s

Rena could think of

the night wore on,

wept and sought solace in

fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her throughout

night was chilly, and

clung to Rena’s neck and tearfully

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

arms, Rena

to see that Alexis

house. Now, he held her in his

special meal for Alexis, knowing that

little

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

her heart still heavy with emotions. In silence, Rena savored the

an outsider in this heartwarming family

and he fiercely summoned

the father and son

the blood off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him into a stone

grabbed from the table at

blind? Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how Rena loves her children. If she doesn’t love you, do you think she would be

to make sense of

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

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

patience had reached

him

light

and sat down. With a weary sigh, he said, “Maybe 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

family’s assets, they belong to Alexis

no money for

sat down

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

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

sincerity in his son’s eyes as he let out a

I’m 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.

more she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly

remained in the

mustered the strength to

girl was

long eyelashes

was as sweet as a ripe

for a long moment, planting tender

his daughter’s intelligence and charm; she was truly a

time was running short, and Waylen needed to prepare for an important trial at the law office. He

sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she had

a divorce

was taken aback, his heart tightening at

directly? It felt like a sharp knife had been plunged into

sun cast its feeble light upon

her demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign

gazed at her

a hushed tone, he

unimpressed by

no longer wished to hear his

to safeguard her children… In her

voice, she insisted, “Sign it. Once Alexis gets better,

felt a profound

came here, there was a glimmer

but perhaps she was mistaken

her, noticing the glistening in

the document back onto

was too frustrated and couldn’t find a suitable

Rena outside. “Do you think I have no feelings for you? But

unwilling

you love

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