After a while, he called for the servant, “Where is Rena?”
The servant beamed, replying, “Mrs. Fowler is preparing dinner for little Miss Lexi and Mr. Eddie.”
A warmth filled Waylen’s heart.
He didn’t rush to the kitchen right away. Instead, he went to check on Marcus first, and then took a relaxing shower and changed into comfortable Loungewear.
Once he stepped into the kitchen, the tactful servants made their exit.
Quietly approaching Rena from behind, Waylen tenderly enveloped her in his arms and planted a gentle kiss on the back of her ear. “Did you make me dinner?”
Rena was setting the table and playfully complained that he was tickling her.
“Your dinner is being taken care of by the servants.”
Waylen gazed deeply into his wife’s eyes.
Rena was a flawless wife, maintaining harmonious relationships with his parents and sister while taking exemplary care of the children. She managed her appearance with grace, her figure and skin attesting to her meticulous care. In their intimate moments, Waylen never felt anything but captivated.
Yet, despite Rena being the epitome of perfection, Waylen still felt dissatisfied.
He couldn’t fathom if they were experiencing the proverbial seven-year itch or if Rena struggled to connect with her original feelings due to his lost memories.
This concern weighed heavily on Waylen, causing him to ponder the gains and losses in their relationship.
After dinner, he attended to Marcus, as was his routine. Rena tenderly put Alexis and Edwin to sleep, the two adorable children displaying the charming features inherited from the Evans family.
Waylen had some work to attend to in his study.
He labored until 11 o’clock, feeling somewhat fatigued as he emerged. Upon returning to the bedroom, Rena was engaged in a phone conversation, Likely with a friend, as he overheard names like Harold and Vera in passing.
As Waylen entered, Rena concluded the call.
She glanced at him and said, “Are you tired? Take a shower and go to bed.”
As usual, Rena went to the cloakroom to retrieve Waylen’s clothes. Each garment meticulously ironed, and the scent of the laundry detergent he was familiar with permeated the air.
A gentle and virtuous wife was meant to provide comfort to her husband.
However, despite Rena’s efforts, Waylen couldn’t find happiness. Everything seemed too programmed, as though Rena were playing the part of the perfect wife—attending to him, caring for the children and fulfilling their intimate desires.
Yet, it appeared that Rena’s emotions remained detached, as if whether she genuinely Loved him or not didn’t even matter here.
Moreover, she had never broached the subject of his memory loss.
This sense of being undervalued and unloved only grew with each passing day.
Waylen even began to entertain the idea that he might be suffering from a mental ailment, leading him to seek the counsel of a psychologist in solitude.
The psychologist assured Waylen that he wasn’t suffering from any illness, suggesting that perhaps his discontent stemmed from an imbalance in his sexual life.
During their intimate moments at night, Waylen found himself pondering whether having sex twice a week was insufficient for a couple of their age.
Rena buried her face in the pillow, lost in her thoughts, mirroring Waylen’s distracted state.
“What’s on your mind?”
Waylen leaned in, planting a tender kiss on her cheek.
Rena embraced him, her arms encircling his neck, and replied, “I’m thinking about what breakfast I’ll prepare for Alexis and Edwin tomorrow morning…”
Waylen gazed at her quietly, gently holding her slender waist.
Their Lovemaking came to an end.
Waylen got up to take a shower, while Rena lay on the bed, a sheen of sweat on her forehead.
From the bathroom, a slightly hoarse and muffled groan could be heard.
Rena was taken aback. Was Waylen… masturbating?
Was he unsatisfied with their earlier encounter?
As a wife, Rena knew it wasn’t appropriate to pry into his privacy; instead, she should uphold her husband’s dignity. Besides, after a tiring day, she felt exhausted. She adjusted her pajamas, pulled up the quilt and drifted off to sleep.
Half an hour later, Waylen emerged from the bathroom, naked.
Looking at the woman sleeping on the bed, his heart felt inexplicably complex. He yearned for her but, despite the apparent warmth of their embrace, he couldn’t escape the feeling of a Lack of reciprocation.
In the past six months, they hadn’t faced any major hardships.
Yet, something vital seemed to be missing.
Waylen didn’t want Rena to be exposed to second-hand smoke, so he retired to the study, lit a cigarette and smoked it leisurely.
He convinced himself that this life was satisfactory and that he should find contentment in it.
However, the void in his heart only seemed to grow Larger…
Late at night, the door creaked open.
Wearing a white nightdress, Alexis tiptoed in, clutching her comfort blanket in her arms. As soon as she arrived, she snuggled up to her father’s lap, seeking comfort.
Setting his worries aside, Waylen kissed his little girl and inquired, “What brings you here?”
“Edwin Evans snores so loudly.”
Waylen playfully pinched her cheek and asked, “Why do you call him Edwin Evans?”
Resting her head on Waylen’s arm, Alexis pulled the blanket over herself, closing her eyes. “Because he is the son of my great-uncle.”
Pride swelled in Waylen’s heart.
He showered his little girl with affectionate kisses and settled down on the sofa, cradling Alexis in his arms.
She playfully tickled her father, placing her feet on his belly, bringing a sense of joy amidst the complexities of his thoughts.
The next day, when Waylen woke up, the first thing he saw was Rena’s pretty face.
She was squatting beside the sofa, covering Alexis with a blanket.
felt a bit awkward. But Rena still spoke to him in a gentle and considerate manner, “Why did you sleep in
he didn’t answer her for a long
his mouth and explained in a
it was just an
press him further. She just stroked Alexis’ head tenderly and said, “I’m
but Waylen grabbed her by the am. “Rena,
respond at first. After a while, she smiled at him and nodded, and
a little, only to realize that the man seemed to be
to satisfy
what he really wanted, if he asked for it, would she
dressed nicely in a crisp
behind and asked her for
in a low, hoarse
Heard what?
Rena’s thoughts were muddled.
push him away, but he wrapped his arms
other that she could tangibly feel his desire for
Wasn’t that enough?
have to take Alexis to school later, and you should
off with whatever excuse you can come up with. Rena, you’ve gotten used to fooling your husband, haven’t you? Now, you don’t care about me. The letter from Mavis, me touching myself… You
couldn’t contain his fear and blurted, “Rena, do you
was taken aback by his
got back together, he had treated her
he was suddenly pining
and it had become a luxury for people their age. She reminisced the
the
years, he had aged gracefully, and she could feel
with their current
forever,
faint smile tugged at the corners of Rena’s lips. “Of course
Jazlyn to free
formed on
protested. “And she needs to catch up on her piano lessons. Marcus’
off a lot of reasons, but
Waylen’s expression darkened.
travel together. In fact,
the truth dawned on him. Maybe… She really didn’t
her quietly, trying to
said,
he was sick, or maybe she was mentally ill. Either way, something was terribly wrong with their
Rena refused. She turned around and continued to prepare
now? Isn’t this normal? Many couples go through
Waylen’s arms went slack.
a low voice, “Don’t compare us
he could tell that she was somewhat distant from him
reconciliation, Waylen now finally admitted
still as gentle and considerate as usual, perfectly playing the role of a good wife and mother in the following days. Of course, that included trying her best to satisfy him in
was no longer as passionate whenever
he’d be so enthusiastic, while she’d just humor
a man, especially for a proud one
it showed that he couldn’t make
to force her, their sex life gradually reduced from
their life was, fortunately, the two children were
Rena was likely depressed, but she refused
with utmost care, walking on eggshells
abandon him one day because of
reunion, it was postponed for another month due to some unspecified reasons.
Cecilia to
independent and moved out of the Fowler family’s house with Edwin. Rena was
Cecilia’s true reason
had once proclaimed that he
after shopping, they sat down for
they ran into Vera there, which took them
you found the fountain of youth? Your skin looks even more dewy than the last time we met. Or is it because you have a wonderful sex
want to disclose her private affairs, so she just
reference to the reunion, Vera sighed. “It’s been so long since the last reunion.
eyes took on a gossipy look and she whispered in a hushed tone, “Remember Aline? She became the mistress of a coal magnate,
listened to her gossip
Cecilia also remained silent.
heard Harold’s name in a long time now, and it almost felt surreal to be
Cecilia went ahead. Vera also had to
little longer in the mall before picking her daughter up. Thinking about the class reunion reminded her of the time she had lost her virginity to Waylen on the
their first time
by the memory, she felt a
pick Alexis
answer her right away. He just
end, he
aimlessly along the streets. Suddenly, she found herself in their old neighborhood. Their previous apartment was only two blocks
twilight, she gazed at the old Ferris wheel, lit up with neon
welled up in
the door to the old
down on the sofa, engulfed in darkness, Rena finally gathered
on? Didn’t she
and she stubbornly wore the previous wedding ring, unwilling to take it
to start over with him? So
of the past, she found that she rejected the current Waylen. She didn’t treat him as her husband, but as a mere tool to remind her of the man she loved, the man who didn’t lose his
Was she really as
in the apartment without moving
was so exhausted that she needed to take a break from it all. At least here, she didn’t need to play the
cried silently in the dark, unending tears streaming
the door unlock. It creaked open,
her husband standing by the door, carrying a bag of takeout food. She didn’t know
are asleep. The servants at home can take care of
didn’t say anything. She
to turn on the lights, but Rena quickly
how fragile she was
Waylen closed the door, he walked towards her. He set down the food, sat down next to her, and hugged her tightly. “Rena, I’m
was he who ignored her all this
Alexis, she suffered from postpartum
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