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.”

reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to take care

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

only been a day, but I

Waylen’s heart did a little

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

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for a

black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

his glass, a bittersweet smile

felt guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger

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

Mark, his busy schedule had always made him

into his glass. Waylen was

a glass

them continued to

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

a

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

out of

murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark,

Mark nodded.

well.” Being a dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning,

take along some gifts he’d purchased for

by the

Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened

few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming

long, Danna hastily took

her white sports car drive away, Waylen

appeared rather frightened of

shot Waylen an

at Danna in such a way. It was no

to get to the

settled Rena onto his lap and inquired

Danna come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

into racing. I

“Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your

of this, Rena continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to be a lawyer. After I

halted Rena’s words with a tender gesture, He spoke

anything, I want to be

his wife and children with the best life possible

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

content with his work in

the 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

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

is in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,”

suddenly shifted the moment she entered

the servant knocked on the study door and announced,

emanated softly

in,” she

door opened, revealing

sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth

floral dress, her long

a mature

couldn’t help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain any inappropriate

was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and

it. Please, have

seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

turned to the servant and instructed, “Prepare

coffee, she still couldn’t shake

a favor

had initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for her and frequently

Ruth couldn’t contain herself

several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last

as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been able to avoid these

be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined

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

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

of snow this year,”

puzzled by Rena’s sudden

her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t still

Rena didn’t

nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl

unspoken request,

to say too much, She just

closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was

hadn’t expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to face consequences sooner or

lingered a while

the yard heralded the arrival

Alexis and

and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus,

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted to cradle

to inspect Marcus’s diaper and

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

bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these

proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson on

you get it?”

Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help me, don’t

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

complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed

inside out, responded

him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle of milk and fed it to

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

Alexis to

scene was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth

departed from 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,

days later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a

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

was a

leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing

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

cold water on her face, attempting to

she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen

seductive smile as she leaned against the wall, producing

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