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.”

response, Rena pushed him away forcefully, her emotions too

couldn’t bear to

replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating

life, escorted her home, and flirted

this? It was all because of Waylen’s

Enough was enough.

up with Rena,

she pleaded, “Mr.

some distance between

Rena had already settled in the

and got in, glancing at Alexis in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive. It was

teeth in frustration and started

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

just experienced Waylen’s

she saw

could he suddenly

he like her face and

home, Rena attended

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

stood beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling

brown hair had cascaded down

the sight of her daughter’s

The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at

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

softly, “Put on a coat, Rena.

filled with frustration

the down jacket away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing

stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on his forehead.

heightened the impact

away with his

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

fathom why she always had to bear the brunt of his past

Why?

sister appear to continue hurting

of

wore on, Alexis

and sought

close, gently comforting her

spring night was chilly, and Alexis’

clung to Rena’s neck and tearfully whispered, “I’m

her, “Mommy will cook

in her arms, Rena

to see that Alexis had finally

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

special meal for Alexis, knowing that she would like

the little girl relished

noodles for Rena, urging her gently, “Eat up and

softly, her heart still heavy with emotions. In silence, Rena savored the noodles, lost in her

other hand, felt like an outsider in this heartwarming

boiled over, and he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

and son had a heated

off his forehead, the result of Rena

first thing he grabbed

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 be

bewildered, trying to

he said, “! know you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s husband

is digging her own grave. Why did you

had reached

him like

soft glow of the light illuminated his face,

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

to Alexis and Marcus,

is no money for

sat

it, the smoke swirling

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

as he saw the sincerity in his son’s

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

thoughts, Waylen remained in the

the strength to

girl was

eyelashes were

face was as sweet as a ripe peach, making him

Alexis for a long moment, planting tender kisses on

intelligence and charm; she was truly

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

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

the small coffee table, a divorce agreement

aback, his

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

sun cast its feeble light

appeared particularly pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably

gazed at her

her slowly, 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

unimpressed

wished to hear his

safeguard her children…

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

a

there was a glimmer of

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

noticing the glistening in

the document back

was too frustrated and couldn’t find a

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

unwilling

you love

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