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

moment, she couldn’t bear to look

kept on replaying how he had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an illusion for

escorted her

this? It was all because of Waylen’s tolerance

Enough was enough.

up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed his

pleaded, “Mr.

between them. He

already settled in the

door and got in, glancing at Alexis in Rena’s arms. Alexis remained motionless,

teeth in frustration

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

had just experienced Waylen’s

she saw the disgust in

could he suddenly treat her this

he like her face and adore

at home, Rena attended to Alexis with

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

stood beneath a tree in the courtyard, pulling

had cascaded

ached at the sight of her daughter’s

her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at the leaves until there was nothing left

body close, and Waylen, who had followed

“Put on a coat, Rena. It’s

with frustration and

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

bumped into a stone pillar, and a small cut

darkness around them heightened the

the blood away with his

close to Alexis just to please you, but her face scared Alexis, leading to her current autistic state. Do you

she always had to

Why?

appear to continue hurting Rena after Elvira’s

think of now was to leave

on, Alexis gradually calmed

wept and sought solace in Rena’s

fear, Rena held her close,

night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was flushed

neck and tearfully whispered,

daughter’s forehead and reassured her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food for

arms, Rena entered

Juliette were overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally spoken

been waiting anxiously for Alexis outside the house. Now, he held her

meal for Alexis, knowing that she

little girl

some noodles for Rena,

Rena replied softly, her heart still heavy with emotions. In silence, Rena savored

other hand, felt like an outsider in this heartwarming family scene.

boiled over, and he fiercely

and son had

the result of

he grabbed from the

worthless fool! How could you be so blind? Is a woman like that even worth it? Look at how Rena loves her children. If

to make sense

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

woman is digging her own grave. Why did you even try and get involved?”

patience had

washed over him

at night, the soft glow of the light

and sat down. With 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 for

to Alexis and

money

also sat down

and lit it, the smoke swirling around him

up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t want to divorce

the sincerity in his son’s eyes as he let out a sigh

I know it’s not easy for you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena

loves you, the more she’ll be hurt. That’s exactly why she’s now so disappointed

thoughts, Waylen remained in the study until

mustered the strength to

girl was

eyelashes were slightly

ripe peach, making him want to cuddle

Alexis for a long moment, planting

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

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

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

table, a divorce agreement lay before

his heart tightening at the

felt like a sharp knife had been plunged into his

cast

particularly pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign

at

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

sneered, unimpressed by his

no longer wished to hear his

safeguard her children…

“Sign it. Once

felt a profound

here, there

was mistaken from the start. When he chose to leave

her, noticing the

tossed the document back onto

cloakroom to change, he was too

I have no feelings for you? But Rena…

still unwilling

don’t you love

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