Unbeknownst to Rena, Waylen embarked on a journey to Czanch, his footsteps guided by a purpose hidden in the depths of his heart.

Rena remained in blissful ignorance, the tapestry of her own day woven with the threads of routine.

The private plane touched down gracefully at the stroke of ten, like a phantom of the skies. Waylen’s arrival at the Evans family’ residence was well-timed, shortly before noon, leaving the mansion’s butler utterly surprised by the unexpected guest, Rushing to the grand hall, he announced with urgency, “Mrs. Zoey Evans, Mr, Waylen Fowler has arrived,”

Zoey’s heart raced with curiosity.

“What brings him here today?”

Her unease was rooted in the unresolved tension between their families. Mark, her son, and Waylen’s sister Cecilia had a tangled history that led to the birth of a child. For years, Mark hadn’t given Cecilia a home, and Zoey feared Waylen’s presence might ignite a storm of anger.

The butler hesitated, and then cautiously replied, “He appears troubled.” Zoey’s concern deepened.

At that very moment, Waylen entered, his demeanor unusually deferential, which only served to bewilder Zoey further.

Without delay, he extended his arm to escort Zoey to her room, away from prying eyes. He confided with a faint smile dancing on his lips, “I have something to share with you, in private

Zoey’s playful retort didn’t mask her relief.

“Waylen, what’s with all the secrecy?”

Waylen’s enigmatic smile remained.

When they arrived at the room, he unveiled an aged photograph on the table.

As Zoey donned her reading glasses to study it, she marveled, “This is an old picture of me. How did you manage to find this?”

When she flipped the photo over, her questions dissipated, replaced by a subtle shift in her expression.

Her eyes welled with a complex mix of melancholy and longing for days long gone by.

In fading ink, the reverse side of the photograph bore a message that tugged at Zoey’s heartstrings.

“I miss my beloved Zoey.”

Tears glistened in Zoey’s eyes as she recognized the familiar handwriting.

“Waylen, I recognize this handwriting.”

Her voice quivered, but the tears remained in check.

Waylen’s voice was hushed yet filled with a gentle solemnity.

“Jarrod entrusted this to me. He said… His life’s greatest regret was not having the chance to apologize to you.”

Zoey’s fingers caressed the photograph, and a sigh escaped her lips.

“He didn’t need to do that. Waylen, how is he?

For a fleeting moment, silence hung in the air, an unspoken truth. Zoey knew something bad might have happened to Jarrod.

Placing his hand atop Zoey’s, Waylen gently broke the silence.

“Jarrod has passed away. You were the last person in his thoughts.”

The words lingered, a poignant reminder of life’s fragility.

Zoey’s shock was palpable, yet instead of tears, she gently traced the handwritten words on the photograph.

Hy beloved Zoey.

When Zoey was young, she and Jarrod had been an incredible match, Their connection was undeniable, However, fate had other plans. A bitter feud divided their families. Jarrod’s family vehemently opposed his relationship with Zoey, uttering hurtful words, Zoey, known for her fierce spirit, couldn’t tolerate such discord. She made the bold decision to marry into the Evans family just half a year later.

Jarrod, unable to bear the constraints of his family’s disapproval, chose a different path.

He ran away from home and eventually found himself drawn into the world of psychics,

The ambiance in the room was heavy with silence. Zoey sat, her emotions hidden behind a stoic facade.

No tears, no cries – but Waylen understood the storm brewing within her.

In a hushed voice, Waylen began to share snippets of Jarrod’s history and his connection to the Fowler family. Zoey responded with a nonchalant tone, “I thought he had given up on everything. Yet, in the end, he helped my granddaughter.

For hours, Zoey remained in solitude, lost in her thoughts. Waylen stood by her side, offering silent support.

As evening descended, Mark returned home. He was taken aback to learn that Waylen was in the house.

Upon hearing from a servant that Zoey was in low spirits and that Waylen was with her, Mark decided to head straight to Zoey’s bedroom,

He approached the bedroom door, giving it a gentle knock.

Concern laced his voice as he inquired.

“Mom, why have you locked the door?”

The door creaked open, revealing Waylen.

He quietly closed the door behind him and explained, “Mark, your mother needs some time alone.”

Mark felt a sense of unease wash over him.

He took a few steps away from the door but couldn’t contain his curiosity.

“What’s wrong with my mom?”

Waylen paused for a moment, choosing his words carefully.

“An old friend of your mother’s has passed away.”

Mark’s confusion was palpable.

He racked his brain, but the identity of this old friend remained elusive. After all, the families had once been prominent in their own right, but the past was a distant memory now.

Waylen had originally intended to return to Duefron overnight. He missed Rena and the kids.

However, Mark’s insistence kept him back.

“Zoey isn’t feeling well. Having an extra person in the house might help, and she’s very fond of you.”

Waylen consented.

Mark took it upon himself to prepare a few dishes.

The night air was chilly, and Waylen stood alone in the courtyard, dialing Rena’s number to let her know where he was.

Rena’s gentle voice greeted him when she picked up.

“Dinner is ready, Will you be back for it

Waylen, undoing a button on his coat, whispered, “You and the kids should eat first. I’m away on business, and it might be difficult for me to make it back. If you have trouble sleeping, let Alexis sleep with you. She always likes to snuggle up to you the most.”

doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to

listened to her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist

it’s only been a day,

too.” Waylen’s heart did a little

when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now you can’t stand one day

He joined Mark for a drink and

turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint

He looked incredibly handsome.

Waylen’s tongue, and he asked casually, “When do you

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no

to women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward

always made him unable to address his

next year,” Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s resolute

glass of wine

them continued to chat

in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself to whip up

have a

grave, I’ll go

shook her head and gazed out of the window at the

ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have

Mark nodded.

Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours

him to take along some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia

by the

guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife.

a few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and

Danna hastily took her

sports car drive away, Waylen

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen

way. It was no wonder she

to get

onto his lap and

by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to us. Zack is set to participate in an Fl car race

Waylen grinned.

3@ and still into racing. I reckon Danna’s been

I spoil you too. When

you prefer to

a tender

anything, I want to

his wife and children with the best life possible

met Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around Rena and

grown content with his work in the

so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to come to the

luxurious villa, she

go and have a chat

shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious

the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs. Fowler, Miss Powell is

emanated softly

in,”

door opened, revealing

air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel

dress, her

a mature and alluring

of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head

glad you could make it. Please, have a

from Rena

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of

her coffee, she still

a favor to

had a strong dislike for her and

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself in an embarrassing

was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she

Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in such

window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a

her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

a bit of snow this year,”

bit puzzled by

tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason

Rena didn’t

from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome.

request, Ruth nodded

to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing to help

closer and whispered

hadn’t expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like

lingered a

the yard heralded the arrival of joyous

long, Alexis and Leonel scampered

the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s

out a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on

over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed, “He’s wet

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again!

In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these tasks, he whispered to Alexis, “Marcus isn’t a doll, you know. You need to be gentle

Alexis a mini-lesson

get

Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you

his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned

Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis

Marcus is hungry,”

who knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing

little one during

its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join

to read

of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling

a young age, was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized that Rena had made this choice herself. Rena had wealth, ample free time, and a husband who

paths with Aline at a wine

much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making her way to the restroom. Ruth ended up

a miserable

before the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

I truly wished to make you popular, to see

and splashed cold water on her face,

of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is not a man I

a seductive smile as she leaned against the wall,

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