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 to look at

had indulged

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

Alexis like this? It

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed his

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

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

had already

the car door and got in, glancing at Alexis in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive. It was the first time Waylen had seen Alexis being autistic

teeth in

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

just experienced

from that, she saw the disgust in his

he suddenly

like her face and adore her

at home, Rena attended to Alexis

daughter some medicine to calm her down and tried to lull her

stood beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling

had cascaded

ached at the sight of her daughter’s

The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at the leaves until there

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

softly, “Put on a coat, Rena. It’s

filled with frustration

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

Waylen bumped into a stone pillar, and

around them heightened

away with his

but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current

always had to bear the brunt of his

Why?

sister appear to continue hurting Rena

think of now was

wore on, Alexis

wept and sought

fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her throughout

and Alexis’

to Rena’s neck and

forehead and reassured her, “Mommy will cook

in her arms, Rena entered

and Juliette were overjoyed to see that

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

meal for Alexis, knowing

the little girl relished every

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

with emotions. In silence, Rena savored the noodles, lost

hand, felt like an outsider in this

fiercely summoned

while, the father and son had

the blood off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him into

first thing he grabbed from the table at Waylen in

fool! How could you be 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

trying to make sense

know you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s husband and the father of Alexis

her own grave. Why did you even try and get involved?”

patience had reached

over him like

the soft glow of the light

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 and feelings. But please remember, I won’t tolerate you

belong to

is no money

sat

the smoke swirling around him as he mulled over

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

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

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 have with

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

Waylen remained in the study until the first rays of dawn

mustered the strength to

girl

eyelashes

sweet as a ripe

Alexis for a long moment, planting tender kisses

intelligence and charm; she was truly

trial at the law office. He headed back to his room,

the sofa, as if she had been

a divorce agreement lay before

was taken aback, his heart

directly? It felt like a sharp knife

the sun cast its feeble light

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

gazed at

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

unimpressed

wished to

now was to safeguard her children… In her

in a calm voice, she insisted, “Sign it. Once

felt a profound

here, there was a glimmer

but perhaps she was mistaken from the start. When he chose

her, noticing the glistening in her

document back onto

to change, he was too frustrated

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

was still unwilling

don’t you love

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