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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