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

she couldn’t bear

replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly,

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

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

Enough was enough.

catch up with Rena,

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

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

already settled

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

teeth in frustration and started the

Mavis standing there, touching her face

had just experienced Waylen’s violent

that, she saw the disgust in his

suddenly treat her this

like her face

Rena attended

her down and tried to lull her

tree in the courtyard, pulling at its

curly brown hair had

heart ached at the sight of her daughter’s

coat on Alexis and squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly

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

said softly, “Put on a

was filled with

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

a stone pillar, and a small cut

heightened

his hand, seemingly unfazed by the

of Elvira. Mavis got close to 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, this is the consequence of your

had to bear the brunt of

Why?

Elvira’s sister appear to

could think of now was to leave

the night wore on,

wept and sought solace in Rena’s

held her close, gently

was chilly, and Alexis’ face was

neck and tearfully whispered,

her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food for

in her arms, Rena entered the

were overjoyed to see that

he held her in his

meal for Alexis, knowing that

enough, the little girl

noodles for Rena,

still heavy with emotions. In

on the other hand, felt like an outsider

he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

while, the father and son had a

off his forehead, the result of Rena

he grabbed from the table at

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 be so devoted

was bewildered, trying to

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

Why did

had reached

him like a

glow of the light illuminated

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

for our family’s assets, they belong to Alexis

no money for

also sat

cigarette and lit it, the smoke swirling

hoarsely. “Dad, I

heart softened as he saw the sincerity in his son’s eyes as he

you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is nothing compared to

she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly why she’s

his mind heavy with thoughts, Waylen remained in the study

the strength to visit

girl

eyelashes

as sweet as a ripe peach, making

gazed at Alexis for a long moment, planting

and charm; she was truly a

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

surprise, Rena was sitting quietly on the sofa, as

coffee table, a divorce agreement lay before

taken aback, his heart tightening

directly? It felt like a sharp knife had

cast its

appeared particularly pallid, but her demeanor remained

at

the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena… What occurred

sneered, unimpressed by his

no longer wished to hear

to safeguard her children… In

“Sign it. Once Alexis gets better, I’ll leave with our

felt a

came here, there was a

believed 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 Mavis, she should have

her, noticing the glistening

document back onto the

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

he 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

unwilling to divorce

don’t you

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