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

she couldn’t bear

on replaying how he had

escorted her

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

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed

she pleaded, “Mr. Fowler, I

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

already

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

his teeth in frustration

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

just experienced

saw the disgust

suddenly treat her this

like her face and

home, Rena attended

some medicine to calm her down and tried to lull her to sleep, but Alexis

beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling

curly brown hair had cascaded down

ached at the sight of

squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis

held Alexis’ soft little body close, and Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena shivering from

on a coat,

was filled with frustration

down jacket away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting

bumped into a stone pillar, and a

around them heightened

his hand, seemingly unfazed by the

just to please you, but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current autistic state. Do you

had to bear

Why?

did Elvira’s sister appear to continue hurting Rena after Elvira’s

Rena could think of now

night wore on, Alexis

wept and sought

close, gently comforting her

spring night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was

to Rena’s neck and tearfully

her, “Mommy

in her arms, Rena entered

to see that

held her in his arms, showering her with kisses, wishing he could bear all her

a special meal for Alexis, knowing

enough, the little girl relished every

for Rena, urging her gently,

still heavy with emotions. In silence,

felt like an outsider in

over, and he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come

father and son had a heated discussion

result of

grabbed from the table at

a woman like that even worth it? Look at how

bewildered, trying to make sense of

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

is digging her own grave. Why

had reached

washed over him like a

light illuminated his face, emphasizing the exhaustion

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

to

is no money

sat

the smoke swirling around him as

up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t want to divorce

sincerity in his son’s eyes as he

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

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

thoughts, Waylen remained in the study until the first rays

he mustered the strength

girl

eyelashes

face was as sweet as a ripe peach, making him

at Alexis for a long moment, planting tender kisses on

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

running short, and Waylen needed to prepare for an important trial at the law office. He headed back to his room,

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

small coffee table, a

aback, his heart

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

early morning, the sun cast its feeble light upon

demeanor

gazed at

and took 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

sneered, unimpressed by his

no longer wished to

safeguard her children…

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

felt a profound

she first came here, there was a glimmer of

she was mistaken from the start. When he chose to leave his family to save Mavis, she should

at her, noticing

document back onto

cloakroom to change, he was too

I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I

unwilling

you

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255