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.”

Rena pushed him away forcefully, her emotions too raw to handle his

that moment, she couldn’t bear to look at

mind kept on replaying how he had indulged

he had arranged Mavis’s life, escorted her home, and flirted with her made Rena seethe with

dare to harass Alexis like this? It was all because

Enough was enough.

up with

voice, she pleaded, “Mr.

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

already

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

in frustration and started

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

just experienced

saw the disgust

he suddenly treat

like her face

Rena attended to Alexis with

down and tried to lull her to sleep, but Alexis refused, her restless

stood beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling at

had cascaded down her

heart ached at the sight of her daughter’s

Alexis and squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at the leaves until there was

and Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena

a coat, Rena. It’s cold

filled with

and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing

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

around them heightened the impact of

with his

has been hurt twice because of Elvira. Mavis got close to Alexis just to please you, but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current autistic state. Do

couldn’t fathom why she always had to bear the

Why?

to continue hurting Rena

Rena could think of now was

night wore on, Alexis

wept and sought

Alexis’ fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting

chilly, and Alexis’

Rena’s neck and tearfully

kissed her daughter’s forehead and reassured her, “Mommy

Alexis in her arms, Rena

Juliette were overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally

anxiously for Alexis outside the house. Now, he held her in his arms,

Alexis, knowing that

little

for Rena, urging

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

on the other hand, felt like an outsider in this heartwarming

and he fiercely summoned

father and son had a

result of Rena pushing him into

grabbed

that even worth it? Look at

bewildered, trying to make

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

Why did you even

had reached

him

night, the soft glow of the light illuminated his face, emphasizing

your mom to see her go. But after giving birth to Alexis, she suffered from severe postpartum depression, and Waylen…

assets, they belong to Alexis and Marcus, no one

no money for other

sat

gently took out a cigarette and lit it, the smoke swirling around him as

a brief pause, he spoke up hoarsely.

his son’s eyes as he let out

you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is nothing compared to

be hurt. That’s exactly why she’s now so disappointed at

Waylen remained in the study until the

mustered the strength to

girl was

eyelashes

was as sweet as a ripe peach, making

a long moment, planting tender kisses on her

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

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

Rena was sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she had been waiting for him all

small coffee table, a divorce agreement lay

was taken aback, his heart

directly? It felt like a sharp knife had been plunged

the early morning, the sun cast its feeble light

pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably composed.

at her in

shut the door, approached her slowly, and took hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena…

unimpressed

longer wished to hear

was to safeguard her children… In her

insisted, “Sign it. Once

felt a

first came here, 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 his family to save

stared at her, noticing the glistening in her

the document back onto the

was too frustrated and couldn’t find a suitable

stood within and spoke to Rena outside. “Do you think I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I truly didn’t care for you, why would I

still unwilling to

you love

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