Waylen’s smile, a tantalizing dance of charm, graced his elegant features, an allure that held captive hearts.

Despite his captivating appeal, it was an open secret within Duefron that Waylen’s heart was steadfastly devoted to Rena. Even amidst the bloom of her pregnancy, his fidelity remained unyielding, his heart untouched by the Lure of frivolous pursuits.

There was no scandalous affairs about him.

As the night unfolded, the stage was set for Rena‘s entrance.

Amidst the crowd of supporting roles, Rena‘s grace shone like a beacon.

The host was trying to make the atmosphere more interesting. He took a few steps forward and said with a smile, “Then let’s invite Mrs. Fowler to stand on the stage and say a few words for these performers to motivate them.”

Unable to refuse his enthusiastic invitation, Rena went to the stage directly.

The microphone’s embrace, her voice carrying a gentle cadence, brought a hush to the audience. She turned around to look at the young performers, among whom Harrison was the one close to her

Her humility revealed a heart unburdened by the trappings of stardom “I hope you can work harder after you get into the public’s sight. The world is vast and you have to rely on yourself.”

Applause, a symphony of approval, swelled through the air, a chorus of support for the newly crowned talents.

The young performers also applauded with excitement.

Since then, their careers in the entertainment circle began.

Yet, amidst the fervor of the moment, fate took a harrowing turn.

A dance of destiny unfolded above Rena, a crystal lampshade suspended in the air. A calamitous accident sent the lampshade crashing toward Rena’s fragile form. The sharp front just penetrated through the emerald, making a harsh sound, and finally fell to the ground, a scene of terror and chaos as the debris scattered all around.

At this time, the crystal chandelier, which weighed over a hundred pounds, was about to falter. At last, the tensed rope couldn’t bear the weight and a part of the chandelier smashed down directly.

Rena stood frozen in place, unable to move an inch.

In a heartbeat, a hero emerged from the shadows. Harrison, a beacon of courage, shielded Rena from the descending disaster. Blood stained his forehead, his sacrifice a testament to his valiance. Then a bigger part of the chandelier fell towards his forehead.

But fate’s cruel hand still loomed, the chandelier’s descent unrelenting. There would be no possibility for him to survive if he got hit.

In an instant, the universe held its breath as the unthinkable transpired.

Waylen intercepted the chandelier’s deadly trajectory.

His arm bore the brunt of the impact, the sharp shards finding an unwilling sacrifice in his flesh. The chandelier finally fell to the ground with a loud bang.

Debris rained down, the aftermath of the chandelier’s devastating impact.

The theater erupted in chaos, a scene of horror that painted the world in shades of uncertainty.

Rena, her vision fading into the embrace of unconsciousness, found herself trapped within the clutches of darkness.

“Rena!”

Waylen’s anguished cry echoed through the air, a desperate plea that mirrored the depths of his sorrow.

He cradled her weak form in his arms, both of them drenched in a chilling coat of crimson.

Undeterred by his own injuries, Waylen’s voice shattered the air, a command that brooked no argument. “Call an ambulance!”

Time stretched on, each passing second a torment for Waylen. With Rena’s life hanging in the balance, he couldn’t bear the thought of losing her or the precious life she carried within her.

And then there was Harrison…

Had he not acted, Rena’s fate would have been… Waylen’s mind recoiled from the unthinkable.

Beyond the hospital walls, a flurry of snowflakes danced in the wind, an ethereal backdrop to the unfolding tragedy.

The hospital’s sterile corridors bore witness to their arrival, Waylen’s face a mask of anguish as he battled his own hemorrhaging injuries. His pallor was stark against the unforgiving lighting, a portrait of a man on the precipice. Korbyn and Juliette arrived in haste, Cecilia at their side, worry etched deeply on their faces. Their voices mingled in a chorus of concern, a symphony of questions. “How is Rena?”

Waylen, his arm hastily bandaged, seemed to wear his exhaustion Like a cloak.

He took out a cigarette, lit it and took a drag.

“She’s in the emergency room. Harrison Moore is in there too. He might be permanently scarred.”

Grief pooled in Waylen’s eyes as he spoke.

In his trembling hand, the shattered remnants of an emerald told a story that transcended the physical object.

It was not until now that he had understood what Mindy meant. It was a tale of sacrifice, a testament to Harrison’s bravery.

For within that broken emerald resided the true guardian. It was Harrison himself.

Waylen’s resolve solidified.

Cost was of no concern, for Harrison’s well-being was paramount.

As the hospital bustled with its life-saving ministrations, Korbyn’s steady hand found its way to Waylen’s shoulder, a comforting gesture laden with understanding. “Rena will pull through. You must stay here with your mother. Cecilia will go to take care of the children. I’ll venture to the police station, seeking any trace of the accident’s origins.”

Korbyn’s departure left behind a cloud of uncertainty, the weight of recent events hanging heavily in the air

It wasn’t Long before another wave of concern swept into the hospital, carried by none other than Harrison’s distressed mother accompanied by a contingent of Moore family members.

Among them was Addie.

She was Harold’s younger sister

The voice of Harrison’s mother trembled with anxiety as she approached Waylen. “How’s Harrison?” she implored, her frantic gaze searching for answers. Her grip on his arm was tight enough to reflect her inner turmoil.

Waylen, despite his own turbulent thoughts, projected a calming aura as he reassured her. “There’s no immediate danger, but his recovery might be a Lengthy process, Mrs. Moore. I’ll make sure to find the best plastic surgeon.”

The words “plastic surgeon” triggered an emotional avalanche within Harrison’s mother.

Her legs threatened to buckle beneath her as realization and fear collided, intertwining with her maternal instincts.

Amidst this turmoil, a doctor emerged from the emergency room, offering a momentary distraction from the mounting tension. He provided an update on Harrison’s condition, the news dispelling the immediate threat to his life. The Moore family’s members immediately went in to see Harrison.

Waylen heard the woman’s shrill voice through the passage. She couldn’t accept the fact that her son was disfigured.

Meanwhile, the heaviness of guilt pressed upon Waylen, its weight almost suffocating.

Juliette, always a pillar of strength, offered a comforting gesture, her hand gently resting on his shoulder as she urged him to tend to his own injuries. “Waylen, attend to your wound. I’ll stay with Rena. We can’t afford to alarm her when she awakens.”

His vulnerability peeking through his facade, he Leaned on the wall and rubbed his hair angrily with his hand.

in

was to him. Leaving him to

agonizingly slow as Waylen

the minutes stretching

the hospital corridor standing witness

door of the emergency room finally opened four hours later, it was as if the world held

wife?” Waylen

our examination indicates that Mrs. Fowler didn’t sustain significant physical trauma. However, her brain did suffer a moderate concussion from the impact of the debris.”

Waylen was slightly stunned.

is also pregnant, it’s imperative that we monitor her condition closely. If her coma persists beyond a

no way to rouse her?” Waylen’s voice was tinged with desperation, his vulnerability laid

point will be tomorrow morning. We will pay close attention to her

words, the doctor retreated back into the emergency room, leaving Waylen and Juliette to grapple

Juliette helped him up and said in a

said softly, “Mom, I should have treated

Rena tired of him

better, would she wake

on, Rena was transferred to a VIP ward, her still form a stark contrast against the sterile

her pregnancy, a poignant reminder

face bore the remnants of her ordeal, marked by the telltale

disregarded his own injuries and stayed faithfully beside her. He held Rena’s cold hand

the room, Juliette was caught in a poignant dance of grief, her heart heavy with the weight

can you go ask the

silently, tears still

the Moore family a big favor and they couldn’t leave Harrison

ward with an oppressive silence settling. A

should never have allowed you to attend the premiere. If I could turn back time, I’d choose to hold

emotion as hot tears continued to overflow, his anguished gaze fixed on her still

in

doctor said, her body had fallen into dormancy. Her dreams were untroubled by his confessions, her heart untouched

shroud of darkness, the sky painted with obsidian hues and sparkling

longing, resonated through the room. “The night sky wears a snowy gown, and our children must be frolicking in delight. Rena, if you could awaken, I’d take you back home. We’d sip on warm milk and watch as our little ones fashion snowmen, their laughter ringing through the

tenderly, her skin cool

heartbreak threatening to overcome him. Tears welled

profound ache pierced his chest, and he leaned close to Rena, his lips grazing her neck as he whispered, his voice heavy with anguish, “Rena, the doctor speaks of your potential awakening tomorrow morning, but

clung to him, a relentless shadow that refused to dissipate. Closing his eyes was a risk he couldn’t afford, for it might mean missing the exact moment

body temperature seemed to be

and crisp, a stark reminder of the world’s relentless

to the hospital, exhaustion

night’s labor. Silently, he approached Rena’s bedside, his gaze searching for a

shook his head, his eyes

the toll Waylen’s vigil had taken. “Your mother is tending to the children. They don’t know about the accident yet,” Korbyn informed softly, his gaze filled

eyes still fixated on Rena, Korbyn patted him on the shoulder, a comforting touch meant to reassure. He urged,

nodded. He ate quickly and sat on the edge of the bed to keep her company. He

kids and wanted

condition was abnormal, but he could not persuade Waylen as well. If it was him who was involved in this accident, he

brought with it a pang of anticipation. Yet, the

the

to be affected. But if the coma persists, it could have

precariously balanced on the edge

leaving the room immersed in a heavy silence that only the sound of the

own heart weighed down by the

was his beloved daughter-in-law as important as Cecilia in his mind. Thinking of what might happen in

guilt, emerged from the shadows. “Mindy once said I have a strong personality that I struggle with forging deep connections. Dad, is

unshed

with emotion,

are perfectly matched, destined for one another. Don’t let

Waylen’s throat tightened.

her forehead. They just fell in Love with each other. How could she abandon

like an eternity, a relentless punishment for

every minute ticked away, with the world outside wrapped in a blanket of snow, he couldn’t help but feel the weight of

of his endurance, teetering on the edge of his emotional resolve. At this time, no one could help him, including

Rena’s husband and father to their children loomed heavy, his heart yearning for a reunion that seemed to elude his

unfurled its relentless march, three days slipping through Waylen’s grasp Like grains of sand

his once-vibrant cheeks now

accident had taken on him. Keeping the truth from their children was an impossible task. Cecilia took on the solemn duty of explaining their mother’s situation to them,

door creaked open, revealing Rena’s still form lying on the bed. Alexis, her eyes brimming with unshed tears, held her emotions in check as she rushed to

belly, the gesture both gentle and

glistening with tears, reached out to touch Rena’s

fully comprehend, babbled the word “mommy,” his voice filled

his arms, holding the child close. His eyes, haunted by sorrow, met his son’s gaze, and in that shared moment, they found solace in one another’s

missed

her presence. Did she feel their longing? Did she sense the weight

thought of losing the child in her belly weighted heavily in

woke up one day, she would be devastated to find

a relentless march of uncertainty and worry. Waylen spared no effort,

sanctuary of vigil, her name a constant whisper in the air, a plea for her to rejoin the world of the living. Yet Rena remained trapped in the realm of unconsciousness, her form lying still, untouched by the world

and went, a slow and agonizing passage of time that left Rena’s family on

struck ten in the evening, a pivotal consultation unfolded, the corridor enveloped in an

white shirt and trousers, stood in the

Fowler’s womb is steadily declining. If she doesn’t awaken within the next forty-eight hours, both the baby and her health will be

down on Waylen, his grip on the doctor’s collar

his voice

of Waylen’s emotion, met his gaze with

in the air. Eventually, Waylen released his grip on the doctor’s collar, his voice

he

himself swallowed by the cold night, his gaze fixed

white that seemed to mirror the

but she remained cocooned in her slumber. Waylen’s mind raced, grappling with the unbearable possibility of a future

and a fierce

a tiny flame that seemed to mirror his own flickering hope. With the passage of that cigarette,

Waylen’s hoarse voice cut through the air. “Have the kids returned?” Tears glistened in Juliette’s eyes as she

His voice, soft and raw, filled the room. “Mom, I haven’t been a good husband. I could do

tears threatened to spill as she listened to her son’s

Waylen continued to wipe Rena’s face, his voice a whisper that carried a promise. “Even though I forgot our past, I know one thing for certain. I love her.

thought of treacherous mountain roads blanketed by snow

“I didn’t believe in God before, but now I have no choice.

straits, even if he had to

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