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.”

away forcefully, her emotions too

couldn’t bear to look at

replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating

Mavis’s life, escorted her

this? It was all because

Enough was enough.

catch up with Rena,

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

distance between them. He was not interested in getting

already settled in the

remained motionless, unresponsive. It was the first time Waylen had seen Alexis being

his teeth in frustration and started the

vehicle slowly glided away, leaving Mavis standing there,

just experienced Waylen’s

that, she saw

could he suddenly treat

he like her face

attended to Alexis

medicine to calm her down and tried to lull her to

in the

had

at the

night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis

Waylen, who had followed them, noticed Rena

softly, “Put on a coat, Rena.

was filled with frustration

pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing to do with

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

darkness around them heightened the impact of the

with his hand, seemingly

Alexis just to 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 in a long time?” Waylen,

fathom why she always had to bear the

Why?

Elvira’s sister appear to continue

could think of now was

the night wore on, Alexis gradually calmed

wept and sought solace in

her close,

night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was flushed

to Rena’s neck and

her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food for

Alexis in her arms, Rena

and Juliette were overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally spoken

Now, he held her in

prepared a special meal for Alexis,

the little

for Rena, urging

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

other hand, felt like an outsider

he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

the father and son had a heated discussion in the

result of Rena pushing him

the first thing he grabbed

Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how Rena loves her children. If she doesn’t love you, do you think

bewildered, trying to make sense

you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected

digging her own grave. Why did you even try and

patience had

washed over him like a

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

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

belong to Alexis and Marcus,

money for other

sat down

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

pause, he spoke up hoarsely.

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

you and Rena loved

more she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly

thoughts, Waylen remained in the study until the

he mustered the strength to visit

little girl was

eyelashes were slightly

as sweet as a ripe peach, making him want

for a long moment, planting tender kisses on her

daughter’s intelligence and

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

Rena was sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she

the small coffee table, a divorce agreement

taken aback, his heart tightening at

wanted to divorce him directly? It felt like a sharp knife had been plunged into his

sun cast its feeble light upon the

particularly pallid, but her demeanor

gazed at her

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

unimpressed

longer wished to hear

to safeguard her

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

felt a

came here, there was a

mistaken from the start. When he

noticing the

the document

cloakroom to change, he was too frustrated and couldn’t

for you? But Rena…

still unwilling

you love

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