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

to

agonizingly slow as Waylen and Juliette anxiously awaited news of their Loved

on their hearts, the minutes stretching

had already passed, the hospital corridor standing witness to their collective

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

wife?”

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,

Waylen was slightly stunned.

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

voice was tinged with desperation, his vulnerability

will be tomorrow morning. We will pay close attention

the doctor retreated back into the emergency room, leaving Waylen and Juliette to grapple with their own fears and

strength in an instant. Juliette helped him up and said in

“Mom,

of

had treated her better, would she wake

VIP ward, her still form a stark contrast against the sterile hospital

her gown showcased her pregnancy, a poignant reminder of the

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

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

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

said gently, “Mom, can you go ask the Moore family’s members if they need

still cascading down her

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

were only two people left in the ward with an oppressive silence settling. A tear fell on the back of Rena’s hand, which streamed down

never have allowed you to attend the premiere. If I could turn back time, I’d choose to hold you close, keeping you safe within our

to overflow, his anguished

remained ensconced in a realm

body had fallen into dormancy. Her dreams were untroubled by

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

gaze wandered toward the window, where the world beyond was 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

cheek tenderly, her skin

of emotion surged within him, the weight of his heartbreak threatening to overcome him. Tears welled in his eyes,

his lips grazing her neck as he whispered, his voice heavy with

for it might mean missing the exact moment her eyelids fluttered open. As

seemed

stark reminder

the hospital, exhaustion etched on his

night’s labor. Silently, he approached Rena’s bedside, his gaze searching for a sign of change. With a hushed murmur,

shook his head, his eyes never Leaving

had taken. “Your mother is tending to

Korbyn patted him on the shoulder, a comforting touch meant to reassure. He urged, “You’ve suffered blood loss and

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

told her about the kids

not persuade Waylen as well. If it was him

with it a pang of anticipation. Yet,

by the

the first to be affected. But if the coma persists,

in the air, Rena’s fate precariously balanced

doctor departed, leaving the room immersed in a heavy silence that only the sound of the snowflakes genty falling could be

approached the window, his own heart weighed

Cecilia in his mind. Thinking of what might happen in the future, he couldn’t help

voice, Laden with guilt, emerged from the shadows. “Mindy once said I have a strong personality that

unshed tears,

raw with

matched, destined for one

Waylen’s throat tightened.

They just fell in Love with

second felt like an eternity, a relentless punishment for a heart caught in

a blanket of snow, he couldn’t help but feel the weight of time

stood on the precipice of his endurance, teetering on the edge of his emotional resolve. At this time, no

to their children loomed heavy, his heart yearning for

relentless march, three days slipping through Waylen’s grasp Like grains

etched his features, his once-vibrant cheeks now hollowed

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

bed. Alexis, her eyes brimming with

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

fully comprehend, babbled

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

missed

as if seeking the solace of her presence. Did she feel their longing? Did she sense the weight of their collective prayers, an unspoken

child in her belly weighted

afraid that when Rena woke up one day, she

Waylen spared no effort, summoning experts

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 around

passage of time that left

in the evening, a pivotal consultation unfolded, the corridor enveloped in an icy chill that mirrored the uncertainty that hung in the

clad only in a white shirt and trousers, stood in the sterile corridor,

Mrs. 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 in

of those words bore down on Waylen, his grip on

did you just say?” he demanded, his voice quaking with a mixture of fear and

face of Waylen’s emotion, met

moment stretched between them, a tense silence hanging in the air. Eventually, Waylen released his grip

voice remained steady as he said,

himself swallowed by the cold night, his gaze fixed on the swirling snowflakes

that seemed to mirror the desolation within Waylen’s heart. He knew how

in her slumber. Waylen’s mind raced, grappling with the unbearable possibility of a future without Rena. What if she never woke? How could he

fear, and a fierce

bright, a tiny flame that seemed to mirror

mother-in-law, was diligently caring for her. Waylen’s hoarse voice cut through the air. “Have the kids returned?” Tears glistened in Juliette’s eyes as she nodded. “Yes. Cecilia has taken them

took a warm towel from his mother’s hand 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 do nothing but watch Rena

spill as she listened to her son’s

gentle strokes, 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. Mom, I want to

the thought of treacherous mountain roads blanketed by

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

if Waylen had to be in dire straits, even if he had to

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