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.”

forcefully, her emotions

she couldn’t bear

replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an

escorted her home, and flirted with her made Rena seethe

to harass Alexis like this? It was all because of Waylen’s

Enough was enough.

with

voice, she pleaded, “Mr.

to put some distance between them.

Rena had already settled in

arms. Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive.

his teeth in frustration and

glided away, leaving Mavis standing there, touching

had just experienced Waylen’s violent

saw the

he suddenly

like her face and adore

Rena attended to Alexis with

calm her down and tried

in the courtyard, pulling at

brown hair had

ached at the sight of her daughter’s

her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly

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

said softly, “Put on a coat, Rena.

filled with frustration and

and pushed Waylen

reaction, Waylen bumped into a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on

around them heightened

wiped the blood away with his hand, seemingly unfazed

you, but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current autistic state. Do you even realize that Alexis hasn’t experienced

to bear the brunt

Why?

did Elvira’s sister appear to continue hurting Rena

could think of now was to

on, Alexis

wept and sought solace

her close, gently comforting her

night was chilly, and Alexis’ face

to Rena’s neck and

and reassured her,

her arms, Rena

overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally spoken

outside the house. Now, he held her in his arms, showering

for Alexis, knowing that she

little girl relished

had cooked some noodles for Rena, urging her gently,

replied softly, her heart still heavy with emotions.

hand, felt like an outsider in this heartwarming family

he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

son had a heated discussion

forehead, the result of Rena pushing

thing he grabbed from the table

so blind? Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how Rena

bewildered, trying to make

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

digging her own grave. Why did you even try

patience had

washed over him like

at night, the soft glow of the light illuminated his

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 your

belong to Alexis and

is no money for

sat down

it, the smoke swirling around him as he mulled

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

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

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 is nothing compared to the bond you

more she’ll be hurt.

thoughts, Waylen remained in

the strength to visit

girl was

long eyelashes were slightly

sweet as a ripe peach, making him want to cuddle her

for a long moment, planting tender kisses on

adored his daughter’s intelligence and charm;

needed to prepare for an important trial at the law office. He headed back to his room, intending to

on the sofa, as if she had been waiting for him

the small coffee table, a divorce agreement

aback, his heart

directly? It felt like a

the early morning, the sun cast its feeble light upon

particularly pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign

at her in

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

sneered, unimpressed

no longer wished to hear

now was to safeguard her children… In

Once Alexis gets better, I’ll leave with

felt a

first came here, there was a

believed that Waylen could find 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 should have given up

noticing

tossed the document back onto the

was too frustrated and couldn’t find

you think I have no feelings for you? But

unwilling to divorce

you

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