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.”

claimed he was on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to

he listened to her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing.

only been a day, but I already

heart did

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

He joined Mark

removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint red from the

He looked incredibly handsome.

he asked casually, “When do

his glass, a bittersweet

promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she

for Mark, his busy schedule had always

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

a glass of wine

of them continued

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 a simple noodle dish for

have a few bites,” Mark

you want to visit his grave, I’ll go

out of the window at the

he chose to go through with it. It must have brought

Mark nodded.

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

him to take along some

nearly noon by the

than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had

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

hastily took her

white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen

been gazing at Danna in such a way. It was no wonder she felt a

rush to get

onto his lap and

come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I reckon

and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory,

“Waylen, I know you prefer to be a lawyer.

a

want to be

his wife and children with the best life

become a Lawyer,

had grown content with his work

afternoon, Waylen headed to the company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to come to

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a

in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment

shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door

voice emanated softly from

her in,” she

opened, revealing

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

dress, her long brown hair cascading down

exuded a mature and

think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to

sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered a

it. Please, have a seat,” Rena said

took a seat across from

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a

Ruth sipped her coffee, she

had a favor to

had a

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself in an

truth, as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential

be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined

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

slender finger and traced a delicate

a bit of snow

was a bit puzzled by

a tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work

didn’t

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

unspoken request, Ruth nodded

didn’t want to say too much, She just

and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely

so fragile, and Ruth hadn’t expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry,

lingered a

of a car approaching the yard heralded

Alexis and

room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s time to wake

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted to

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

“Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She looked expectantly

this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?”

Alexis beamed and

shifted his gaze towards Alexis and, with a

change was complete, Marcus was carried over to

is hungry,”

out, responded without missing

one during their make-believe

however, wished to join in

to read

one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

such 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

Ruth crossed paths with Aline at

much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside

a miserable

applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a

tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting to

she had regained some semblance of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But

against the wall,

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