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 raw to handle

couldn’t bear to look at

he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an illusion for

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

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

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with

she pleaded, “Mr.

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

already

in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive.

his teeth in

glided away, leaving Mavis standing there, touching her

just experienced

she saw the disgust in

suddenly treat her

face and adore

at home, Rena attended to Alexis with utmost

some medicine to calm her down and tried to lull

a tree in the courtyard,

had cascaded down

the sight of her

Alexis and squatted beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued

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

a coat, Rena. It’s cold

was filled with frustration

away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting nothing to do

into a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on his forehead.

darkness around them heightened the

his hand, seemingly unfazed by the

but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current autistic state. Do you even realize that Alexis hasn’t experienced

fathom why she always had to bear the brunt of

Why?

Elvira’s sister appear to continue hurting Rena after Elvira’s

of now

night wore on, Alexis gradually

sought

fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her throughout the

night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was

clung to Rena’s neck and tearfully whispered, “I’m

reassured her, “Mommy will cook some delicious

in her arms, Rena

and Juliette were overjoyed to see

waiting anxiously for Alexis outside the house. Now, he held her in his arms, showering her with kisses, wishing

meal for Alexis, knowing

enough, the little girl

noodles for Rena, urging her gently,

still heavy with emotions. In silence, Rena

the other hand, felt like an outsider in this heartwarming

fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come with

while, the father and son had a heated discussion in

off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him into a stone

first thing he grabbed from the

“You worthless fool! How could you be 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

was bewildered, trying to make sense

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

grave. Why did you even try and get

patience had reached its

over him

soft glow of the light illuminated his face, emphasizing the exhaustion etched

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

to Alexis and Marcus, no

is no money

also sat

lit it, the smoke swirling around him as he mulled over his

up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t want to

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

you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What

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

remained in the study until the first rays of dawn

the strength to visit

girl

long eyelashes were slightly

as a ripe peach, making him want to

gazed at Alexis for a long moment, planting tender kisses on her

and charm; she was truly a

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

quietly on the sofa, as if she

table, a divorce agreement lay before

taken aback, his

him directly? It felt like a sharp knife

morning, the sun cast its feeble

countenance appeared particularly pallid, but her demeanor

gazed at

slowly, and took hold of the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena… What occurred yesterday was an accident.

sneered, unimpressed

no longer wished to

now was to safeguard her children…

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

a

first came here, there was a glimmer

household, but perhaps she was mistaken from the start. When he chose to leave his family to

at her, noticing the

the document back onto

cloakroom to change, he was too frustrated and

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

unwilling to

you

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