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 emotions

couldn’t bear to look

had indulged Mavis repeatedly, creating an illusion

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

It was all because of Waylen’s tolerance towards her.

Enough was enough.

tried to catch up with Rena, but Mavis grabbed

pleaded,

to put some distance between

had already settled in the

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

teeth in frustration

glided away, leaving Mavis standing there, touching

just experienced Waylen’s

that, she saw the disgust in

he suddenly treat her

like her face

home, Rena attended to Alexis with

some medicine to calm her down and tried

a tree in

hair had cascaded down her

heart ached at the sight of her

beside her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at the leaves until

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

a coat, Rena. It’s

was filled with frustration

down jacket away and pushed Waylen aside, wanting

a stone pillar, and a small cut appeared on his

darkness around them heightened the impact of

with his hand, seemingly unfazed

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 actions. This is the price

couldn’t fathom why she always had to bear the brunt

Why?

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

Rena could think of now

the night wore on, Alexis

sought solace in Rena’s

her close, gently

and Alexis’ face was flushed with

clung to Rena’s neck and

kissed her daughter’s forehead and reassured her, “Mommy will cook some

her arms,

Juliette were overjoyed to see that

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

special meal for Alexis, knowing that she would

little girl

Rena,

emotions. In silence, Rena savored

like an outsider in this heartwarming

and he fiercely summoned Waylen,

a while, the father and son had a heated discussion in the

the blood off his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him

thing he grabbed from the table at

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

trying to

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

digging her own grave. Why

patience had reached

washed over him like a

night, the soft glow of the light illuminated

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

family’s assets, they belong to

no money for

also sat down

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

he spoke up hoarsely. “Dad,

softened as he saw the sincerity in his son’s

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

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

his mind heavy with thoughts, Waylen remained in the study until the

the strength to visit

little girl was

long eyelashes

as a ripe peach, making him want to

Alexis for a long moment, planting tender kisses

and

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

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

small coffee table, a

aback, his heart tightening at the

directly? It felt like a sharp knife had

sun cast its feeble light

pallid, but her demeanor remained remarkably composed. “Sign it,”

at her in

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

unimpressed

no longer wished to

was to safeguard her children… In her own

insisted, “Sign it. Once Alexis gets

a profound

here, there

the warmth of family in a large household, but perhaps she was mistaken

noticing

document

change, he was too frustrated and couldn’t find

stood within and spoke to Rena outside. “Do you think I have no feelings for you? But Rena… If I truly didn’t

still unwilling

don’t you

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