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.”

pushed him away forcefully, her

she couldn’t bear to look at

had indulged Mavis repeatedly,

her

this? It

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with Rena, but

low voice, she pleaded, “Mr. Fowler,

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

already

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

in frustration and started the

slowly glided away, leaving Mavis standing there, touching her

had just experienced Waylen’s violent

from that, she saw

could he suddenly

her face and adore

home, Rena attended

and tried to lull her to

tree in the courtyard, pulling at

curly brown hair had cascaded down

ached at the sight of her daughter’s

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

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

softly, “Put on a coat, Rena. It’s cold

filled with

pushed Waylen aside, wanting

reaction, Waylen bumped into a stone pillar, and

them heightened the impact

with his hand, seemingly unfazed

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 even realize that Alexis hasn’t experienced an autism attack in a long time?” Waylen, this is the

to

Why?

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

of now was

wore on,

and sought solace in Rena’s

Alexis’ fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her

spring night was chilly, and Alexis’ face was flushed with

clung to Rena’s neck and

forehead and reassured her, “Mommy

arms, Rena entered

were overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally spoken

the house. Now, he held her in his arms, showering her with kisses, wishing

a special meal for Alexis,

little girl

had cooked some noodles for Rena, urging her gently, “Eat

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

other hand, felt like an outsider in this

he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying, “Come with

the father and son had

off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him

the first thing he grabbed from the table at Waylen in

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

bewildered, trying to

he said, “! know you don’t remember, but you know you’re connected to them, right? You are Rena’s husband

her own grave. Why did you even try and

had reached

washed over him like a heavy

light illuminated his face, emphasizing the exhaustion etched upon

go. But after giving birth to Alexis, she suffered from severe postpartum depression, and

our family’s assets, they belong to Alexis and Marcus, no

no money for other

sat

smoke

spoke up hoarsely. “Dad,

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

I’m also a man. I know it’s not easy for you either. But remember, before your memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is nothing compared to

loves you, the more she’ll be hurt.

Waylen remained in the study until

the

girl

eyelashes were

sweet as a ripe peach,

long moment, planting

intelligence and charm; she was truly a

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

his surprise, Rena was sitting quietly on the sofa, as if she had been waiting for him

table, a

aback, his

directly? It felt like

early morning, the sun cast

demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign

at

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

unimpressed by

longer wished to hear

safeguard her children… In

Once Alexis gets better, I’ll

felt a profound

first came here, there was a

in a large household, but perhaps she was mistaken from

her, noticing the glistening in

document back

to change, he was too

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

you love

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