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.”

on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt

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

it’s only been a day, but I

Waylen’s heart

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

the phone, grinning. He joined Mark

he removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint

He looked incredibly handsome.

and he asked casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia and Edwin

bittersweet smile playing on his

repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

wasn’t as forward as she used to

always made

into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s resolute

poured a glass of wine

them continued

himself in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and

a

want to visit his grave, I’ll go with you,”

and gazed out

through with it. It

Mark nodded.

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

him to take along some gifts

nearly noon by the time Waylen returned

an unexpected guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most formidable rival in

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

hastily

Waylen unbuttoned his coat and

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen an

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

rush to get

onto his lap

by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I

face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you from being

know you prefer to be a lawyer. After

words with a tender gesture, He

want

children with the best life possible was

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

content with his work

weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for

and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was

have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment and

shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious

knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs. Fowler, Miss Powell

voice emanated softly

her in,” she

door opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

of dark green leather sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if it

dress, her long

a mature and alluring

she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain

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

it. Please,

from

the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

coffee, she still couldn’t shake

had a favor to ask of

but Aline had a

breath, Ruth couldn’t

and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the

Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline

Ruth aspired to be an upstanding

a moment. Outside, the snowflakes

her slender finger and traced a delicate path on

had quite a bit of snow this

puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t

Rena didn’t

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

Rena’s unspoken request,

She just asked softly, “Are

Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by the

that

a while

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded

Alexis and Leonel scampered

baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with

placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted to

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

you’ve wet yourself again! She

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

give Alexis

get it?”

her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and

gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned

complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by

is hungry,”

inside out, responded without missing a

little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly

Leonel was engrossed in his book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care

to read

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and

the villa, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Rena, who, at 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 a husband

later, Ruth crossed paths

bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted

a miserable

coat of Lipstick, all

the hardship after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a

cold water on her face, attempting to sober

croaked in a hoarse voice, “But

into a seductive smile as she leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender cigarette.

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