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 handle his

that moment, she couldn’t bear

replaying how he had indulged Mavis

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

dare to harass Alexis like this? It was all because of

Enough was enough.

to catch up with Rena, but Mavis

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

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

had already

at Alexis in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless,

teeth in frustration and started the

leaving Mavis standing there,

had just experienced

saw the

suddenly treat

like her face

attended

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

beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling

had cascaded down

ached at the sight of her daughter’s

her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to

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

on a coat, Rena. It’s

filled with frustration and

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

into a stone pillar, and a small cut

around them heightened

his hand, seemingly

her current autistic state. Do you even realize that Alexis hasn’t experienced an autism attack in a long time?” Waylen, this is the

always had to

Why?

Elvira’s sister appear to continue

Rena could think of now

on, Alexis gradually calmed

sought solace in Rena’s

Rena held her close,

was chilly, and Alexis’

neck and tearfully whispered,

kissed her daughter’s forehead and reassured her,

Alexis in her arms, Rena

were overjoyed to see that Alexis

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

meal for Alexis, knowing that she

little girl

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

heavy with emotions.

the other hand, felt like an outsider in this heartwarming

and he fiercely summoned Waylen,

and son had a heated discussion

the result of

thing he grabbed from the table at Waylen in

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

was bewildered, trying to make

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

her own grave. Why did you even try

had reached

weariness washed over him like a heavy

of the light illuminated

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

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

no money for

also sat

a cigarette and lit it, the smoke swirling around him

a brief pause, he spoke up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t

sincerity in his son’s eyes as he

memory loss, you and Rena loved each other

more she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly why she’s now so disappointed

remained in the study until the first rays of dawn

mustered the strength to

little girl

long eyelashes were

was as sweet as a ripe peach, making him want to

long moment,

intelligence and charm; she was truly a

needed to prepare for an important trial at the law

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

a

taken aback, his

It felt like a sharp knife had been plunged

sun cast its feeble light upon

her demeanor remained remarkably composed.

gazed at her in

hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena… What occurred yesterday was an accident. I promise she won’t come before Alexis

unimpressed by

wished to hear his

desired now was to safeguard her

“Sign it. Once Alexis gets better, I’ll

felt a

first came here, there was a glimmer of

was mistaken from the start. When he chose to

stared at her, noticing

document

was too frustrated and couldn’t

think I have no feelings for you? But

unwilling

don’t you

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