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.”

him away forcefully, her emotions too raw

couldn’t bear to

had indulged

life, escorted her home, and flirted with her made

Alexis like this? It was all because of Waylen’s

Enough was enough.

with Rena, but Mavis

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

distance between them. He was

already settled in

Alexis remained motionless, unresponsive. It was the first time Waylen

in frustration

vehicle slowly glided away, leaving Mavis standing

experienced Waylen’s violent

she saw

could he suddenly treat

he like her face and adore

home, Rena attended to

some medicine to calm her down and tried to lull her to sleep, but

a tree in the courtyard, pulling

hair had cascaded

at the sight of her daughter’s

her. The night seemed to stretch endlessly as Alexis continued to pluck at

who

on a

with frustration

jacket away and pushed Waylen aside,

pillar, and a small cut appeared on his

heightened the

his hand, seemingly unfazed by

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 actions. This is the price of your

had to bear the brunt of his past

Why?

sister appear to continue hurting Rena

of now

on, Alexis

and sought solace in

fear, Rena held her close, gently comforting her

was chilly, and Alexis’ face

neck

her, “Mommy will cook some delicious food for

Alexis in her arms, Rena entered

overjoyed to see that Alexis had finally

Alexis outside the house. Now, he held her in his arms, showering

Alexis, knowing that

the little girl

noodles for Rena, urging her

with emotions. In silence, Rena savored the noodles, lost in her

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

anger boiled over, and he fiercely summoned Waylen, saying,

and son had a heated

his forehead, the result of Rena pushing him into a

first thing he grabbed

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

bewildered, trying to

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

digging her own grave. Why did you even try

patience had reached

washed over him like a

the light illuminated his face, emphasizing the exhaustion etched

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

our family’s assets, they belong to Alexis and Marcus,

is no money for other

sat

the smoke swirling around him

pause, he spoke up hoarsely. “Dad, I don’t want to

sincerity in his son’s eyes as he let out

memory loss, you and Rena loved each other deeply. What you shared with Elvira is nothing compared to the bond you have

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

in the study

he mustered the strength to

girl was

eyelashes were

sweet as a ripe peach, making him want to cuddle

long moment, planting tender kisses on

his daughter’s intelligence and charm; she was

for an important trial at the

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

a divorce agreement lay before

his heart tightening at the

like a sharp knife had been plunged into his

cast its feeble

but her demeanor remained remarkably

gazed at

the document. In a hushed tone, he said, “Rena… What occurred yesterday was an accident. I

sneered, unimpressed by his

wished to hear his

she desired now was to safeguard her children…

in a calm voice, she insisted, “Sign it. Once Alexis gets better, I’ll leave with our two

a profound

she first came here, there

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,

stared at her, noticing the glistening

document back onto

to change, he was

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

still unwilling

you love

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