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.”

pushed him away forcefully, her emotions

she couldn’t bear to look at

replaying how he had

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

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

Enough was enough.

with

low voice, she pleaded, “Mr. Fowler, I

to put some distance between them. He was not

had already settled in the

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

teeth in frustration and started the

leaving Mavis standing there, touching

had just experienced Waylen’s

saw the

he suddenly treat

her face and adore her

at home, Rena attended to Alexis

her down and tried to lull

tree in the courtyard, pulling at its

had cascaded

ached at the sight of her

stretch endlessly as Alexis

little body close, and Waylen, who

“Put on a coat, Rena.

filled with frustration and

jacket away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing to

a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on

heightened the impact of

away with his hand,

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

why she always had to bear the

Why?

Elvira’s sister appear to

think of now was to

night wore on, Alexis gradually calmed

wept and sought

Rena held her close, gently comforting

was chilly, and Alexis’ face was

to Rena’s neck and tearfully whispered, “I’m

forehead and reassured her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food

Alexis in her arms, Rena entered

Juliette were overjoyed to see that Alexis had

Now, he held her in his

a special meal for Alexis, knowing that she would

little girl relished

noodles for Rena, urging

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

hand, felt like an outsider

fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come with

son had a heated discussion in the

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

threw the first thing he grabbed from

so 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 so devoted

was bewildered, trying to make

formed on Korbyn’s lips as he said, “! know you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are

woman is digging her own grave. Why

had

him like a

night, the soft glow of the light illuminated his face,

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

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

no money

also sat down

smoke swirling around him

he spoke up hoarsely. “Dad, I

the sincerity in his son’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

she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly

remained in the study until the first rays

mustered the strength to visit

girl was

eyelashes were slightly

a ripe peach, making him want to

at Alexis for a long moment, planting tender

and charm; she was truly a

prepare for an important trial at the

sofa, as if she had been waiting for him all

coffee table, a divorce

taken aback, his heart tightening at

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

early morning, the sun cast its feeble light upon the

pallid, but her demeanor

at her

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

unimpressed

no longer wished to hear

desired now was to safeguard her children… In

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

a

first came here, there was a glimmer of

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

noticing the glistening in

document back onto

he was too

and spoke to Rena outside. “Do you think I have no feelings for you?

unwilling to divorce

don’t you love

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