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 the

understood how important Rena was to him. Leaving him to wrestle with his thoughts, she assumed her vigil outside

slow as Waylen

ticking second weighed heavily on their hearts, the minutes stretching into an unbearable tapestry

already passed, the hospital corridor standing

of the emergency room finally opened four hours later, it was as

my wife?” Waylen hurried

a figure of hope in their strained reality, removed his mask and faced Waylen‘’s questioning gaze. His voice, a measured murmur, held the news they both craved and feared. “Mr. Fowler, 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.” An undercurrent of concern ran through his words, his gaze holding Waylen’s as he continued, “Oddly, she should have awakened by now, but her response is curiously absent. It’s as if

Waylen was slightly stunned.

layer of gravity. “Given that Mrs. Fowler is also pregnant, it’s imperative that

way to rouse her?” Waylen’s voice was tinged

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

room, leaving Waylen

lost all his strength in an instant. Juliette helped him up and said in a crying

“Mom, I should have treated her

of him and their

he had treated her better, would she wake up

hours stretched on, Rena was transferred to a VIP ward, her still form a stark contrast against

her gown showcased her pregnancy, a poignant reminder of the fragile

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

stayed faithfully beside her. He held Rena’s cold hand with his

was caught in a poignant dance of grief, her heart heavy with

the Moore family’s

tears still

the Moore family a big favor and they

an oppressive silence settling. A tear fell on the back of Rena’s hand, which streamed down

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

quivered with emotion as hot tears continued to overflow, his anguished gaze fixed

ensconced in a realm of

dormancy. Her dreams were untroubled by

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

shrouded in a veil of heavy snowfall. His voice, gentle and laden with 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

cheek tenderly, her skin cool to the

to overcome him. Tears welled

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

shadow that refused to dissipate. Closing his eyes was a risk he couldn’t afford, for it might mean missing the exact moment her eyelids fluttered open. As

seemed

a stark reminder of the world’s

returned to the hospital, exhaustion etched

his frost-kissed coat, its fabric heavy with the weight of the night’s labor. Silently, he approached Rena’s bedside, his gaze searching for a sign

head, his eyes never Leaving Rena’s

mother is tending

reassure. He urged, “You’ve suffered blood loss and exhaustion.

sat on the edge of the bed to keep her company. He continued to talk to

told her about the kids and wanted her to wake

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

Yet, the sorrow

his seat, his question punctuated by the weight of his concern. “Doctor, what if Rena doesn’t

offered a measured response. “The fetus would be the first to be affected. But if the coma persists, it could

Rena’s fate precariously balanced on the edge of

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

approached the window, his own heart

Cecilia in his mind. Thinking of

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

eyes, clouded with unshed tears, met Waylen’s

voice, raw with

matched, destined for one

Waylen’s throat tightened.

on her forehead. They just fell in Love with each other. How could she abandon him? How long was she going

passage of each second felt like an eternity, a relentless punishment for a heart

the world outside wrapped in a blanket of snow, he couldn’t help but

of his emotional resolve. At this time, no one could help him, including his parents, Cecilia, and even

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

days slipping through Waylen’s grasp

his features, his once-vibrant cheeks now hollowed

the truth from their children was an impossible task. Cecilia took on the solemn

on the bed. Alexis, her eyes brimming with unshed tears, held her emotions in check as she rushed to

nestled her head against Rena’s belly, the gesture both gentle and heartbreaking, a silent embrace that spanned the chasm between

reached out to touch Rena’s hand, his fingers tracing patterns of

babbled the word “mommy,”

in his arms, holding the child close. His eyes, haunted by sorrow, met his son’s gaze,

children missed Rena

and love, were fixed on her as if seeking the solace of her presence. Did she feel their longing?

thought of losing the child in her belly

up one day, she

relentless march of uncertainty and worry. Waylen spared no

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 that continued to spin

agonizing passage of time that left Rena’s family on the precipice of

pivotal consultation unfolded, the corridor enveloped in an icy chill that

in a white shirt and trousers, stood in the sterile corridor, his breath

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

words bore down on Waylen, his grip on

demanded, his voice quaking with a mixture of fear and

of Waylen’s emotion,

silence hanging in the air. Eventually, Waylen released

doctor’s voice remained steady as he said,

darkened corridor, Waylen found himself swallowed by the cold

snow continued to fall, as relentless as time itself, an unending cascade of white that seemed to mirror the

grappling with the unbearable possibility of a future without Rena.

fierce determination battled

a tiny flame that seemed to mirror his own

air. “Have the kids returned?” Tears glistened in Juliette’s eyes as she nodded. “Yes. Cecilia has taken them

and began to tenderly wipe Rena’s face. His voice, soft and raw, filled the room. “Mom, I haven’t been a good husband. I could

own tears threatened to spill as she listened to her

carried a promise. “Even though I forgot our past, I know

hesitated, the thought of treacherous mountain roads blanketed by

now I have no choice. Since he can figure out the

straits, even if he had

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