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.”

her emotions

she couldn’t bear to

replaying how he had

that he had arranged Mavis’s life, escorted her home, and

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

Enough was enough.

to catch up with

pleaded,

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

had already

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

teeth in frustration and

leaving Mavis

experienced

she saw

suddenly treat

face

at home, Rena attended

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

in

brown hair had cascaded down her

at the sight of her daughter’s

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

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

softly, “Put on a coat,

was filled with frustration

away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing

Waylen bumped into a stone pillar, and a small

heightened the

the blood away with his hand, seemingly unfazed by

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 you

couldn’t fathom why she always had to bear the brunt

Why?

did Elvira’s sister appear to continue

think of now was

wore on, Alexis gradually

sought

her close, gently comforting her throughout

chilly, and Alexis’ face was

neck and

and reassured her, “Mommy will cook

her arms, Rena

and Juliette were overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally spoken

held her in his arms, showering her with

for Alexis,

little girl

some noodles for Rena, urging her

emotions. In silence, Rena savored

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

fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

the father and son had a heated discussion in

forehead, the result of Rena

the first thing he grabbed from the

worth it? Look at how Rena loves her

trying to make sense

you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s

is digging her own grave. Why

had

over him

the soft glow of the light illuminated his face, emphasizing

a weary sigh, 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 own thoughts and feelings. But please remember, I won’t tolerate you marrying someone who’s not right

to Alexis and Marcus,

no money for

sat

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

up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t want

saw the sincerity in his son’s eyes as

remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is

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

in the study until the first rays

he mustered the

girl was

long eyelashes were

face was as sweet as a ripe

for a long moment, planting tender kisses on

his daughter’s intelligence and charm;

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

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

table, a divorce agreement

was taken aback, his heart tightening

divorce him directly? It felt like a

cast its feeble light upon the

but her demeanor

at her

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

unimpressed by

no longer wished

was to safeguard her children… In

calm voice, she insisted, “Sign it. Once Alexis gets better, I’ll leave

felt a profound

came here, there was a

of family in a large household, but perhaps she was mistaken from the

stared at her, noticing the

tossed the document

he was too frustrated and couldn’t

I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I truly didn’t

was still unwilling

don’t you

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