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

couldn’t bear to

on replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an illusion for

Mavis’s life, escorted her home, and flirted with her

could Mavis dare to harass Alexis like this? It was all

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed his

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

put some distance between them. He was

had already settled

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

teeth in frustration and started

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

just experienced

she saw the disgust

he suddenly

like her face and adore

at home, Rena attended to Alexis

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

a tree in

curly brown hair had cascaded down

the sight of her

to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to

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

said softly, “Put on a coat,

with frustration

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

for Rena’s reaction, Waylen bumped into a stone pillar, and a small

them heightened the

with his hand, seemingly

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

to bear

Why?

did Elvira’s sister appear to

Rena could think of now

the night wore on, Alexis gradually calmed

wept and sought solace in Rena’s

Rena held her close, gently comforting her

spring night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was

neck

her, “Mommy will cook some delicious

in her arms, Rena entered

overjoyed to see that Alexis had

the house. Now, he held her in

Alexis,

enough, the little girl relished

noodles for Rena, urging her gently,

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

an

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

and son had a heated discussion

off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing

he grabbed from the table at Waylen in

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 so devoted to

to

lips as he said, “! know you don’t remember, but you know you’re

digging her own grave. Why

patience had reached

washed over him like a heavy

glow of the light

you. It’s hard for me and your mom to see her go. But after

to Alexis and

money

sat

the smoke swirling around him as he mulled over his father’s

up hoarsely.

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

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

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

his mind heavy with thoughts, Waylen remained in the study

mustered the strength to visit

little girl was

eyelashes were slightly

sweet as a ripe peach,

long moment, planting tender kisses on her

adored his daughter’s intelligence and charm; she was

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

the sofa, as if she

table, a

was taken aback, his

felt like a sharp knife had been plunged into

morning, the sun cast its feeble light upon the

demeanor remained

at her

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

wished to

was to safeguard

she insisted, “Sign it. Once Alexis gets better,

a

first came here, there

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 in

the document back onto the

he was too frustrated and couldn’t find

Rena outside. “Do you think I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I truly didn’t care for you, why

unwilling

don’t you

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