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.”

Rena pushed him away forcefully, her emotions too

she couldn’t

he had

Mavis’s life, escorted her home, and flirted

this? It was all because

Enough was enough.

up with

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

some distance between them. He was not interested in

had already

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

in frustration

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

had just experienced Waylen’s

from that, she saw the disgust

suddenly treat

face and adore

attended to Alexis

daughter some medicine to calm her down and tried

in the

brown hair had

ached at the sight of

a thick 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 the

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

softly, “Put on a

with frustration

tossed the down jacket away and pushed

bumped into a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared

them heightened the impact of the

wiped the blood away with his hand, seemingly

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

always had to bear

Why?

did Elvira’s sister appear to continue hurting Rena after

of now was to

wore on, Alexis

sought solace

close,

was chilly, and Alexis’ face

clung to Rena’s neck and tearfully whispered,

her, “Mommy will cook some

in her arms, Rena entered the

overjoyed to see that Alexis had

had been waiting anxiously for Alexis outside the house. Now, he held her in his arms, showering her with kisses, wishing he could bear all

a special meal for Alexis, knowing that she

little

noodles for Rena, urging her

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

the other hand, felt like an outsider

he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come

son had a heated discussion in the

the result of

grabbed

worthless fool! How could you be 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

was bewildered, trying to

Korbyn’s lips as 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

grave. Why did you even try

had reached its

washed over him like

of the light

me and your mom to see her go. But after giving

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

no money

also sat down

a cigarette and lit it, the smoke swirling

a brief pause, he spoke up hoarsely.

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

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

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

with thoughts, Waylen remained in the

he mustered the strength to

girl

long eyelashes

was as sweet as a ripe

a long moment, planting tender

and charm;

Waylen needed to prepare for an important trial at the law

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

table, a

aback, his heart

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

morning, the sun cast its feeble light

demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign

at her

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

sneered, unimpressed

longer wished to

desired now was to safeguard her

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

felt a profound

here, there was a glimmer

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, she

stared at her, noticing the glistening in her

document back onto

cloakroom to change, he was too frustrated and

no feelings for you? But Rena… If I truly didn’t care for you, why would I

was still unwilling to divorce

don’t you love

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