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 too raw to handle

she couldn’t bear

how he had indulged

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

dare to harass Alexis like this? It was all because

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with

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

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

had already settled in the

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

teeth in frustration and started the

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

just experienced

she saw the

he suddenly treat

face and adore her before?

attended to Alexis with

tried to lull her to

beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling at

brown hair had cascaded down

at the

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

body close, and Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena shivering from

a coat, Rena. It’s

filled with frustration

and pushed Waylen

into a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on

darkness around them heightened the

with his hand, seemingly

got close to Alexis just to 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 in

why she always had to bear the brunt of

Why?

sister appear to continue hurting

could think of now was to

on, Alexis gradually calmed

and sought

Alexis’ fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her throughout the

spring night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was flushed

neck and tearfully

and reassured her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food

her arms, Rena

see that Alexis had

Alexis outside the house. Now, he held her in his arms, showering her with kisses, wishing he

meal for Alexis, knowing that

the little girl relished

noodles for Rena, urging her gently, “Eat up

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

the other hand, felt like an outsider

anger boiled over, and he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come with

father and son had a heated discussion in the

blood off his forehead, the result of Rena

thing he grabbed from

worthless fool! How could you be so blind? Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how Rena

to make sense of

remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s husband and the father

grave. Why did

had reached its

washed over him

soft glow of the light illuminated his face, emphasizing the exhaustion etched

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

assets, they belong to Alexis and

money

also sat down

lit it, the smoke swirling around him

spoke up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t want

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

it’s not easy for you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other

more she loves you, the more she’ll be hurt.

mind heavy with thoughts, Waylen remained in

mustered the strength

girl

eyelashes were

ripe peach, making him want

long moment, planting tender kisses on her

intelligence and charm; she was truly a

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

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

small coffee table, a divorce agreement lay before

his heart tightening at the

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

morning, the sun cast its feeble light upon

pallid, but her demeanor remained

gazed at

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

unimpressed by his

wished

now was to safeguard her

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

felt a

here, there

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,

stared at her, noticing the glistening

tossed the document back onto

he was too frustrated and couldn’t find a suitable

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

was still unwilling to

you love

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