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

words, Waylen’s heart

a day, but I

heart did a

her every day, and now you can’t stand

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

black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint red from the

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet smile

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

wasn’t as forward as she

busy schedule had always made him unable

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

a glass of

of them

Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself to whip up a simple

have a few bites,” Mark

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

out of the window at the

voice, she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought

Mark nodded.

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

some

noon by the time

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

Danna. She had an

Danna hastily took

drive away, Waylen

rather

Waylen an amused

had been gazing at Danna in such a way. It was

rush to

onto his lap and

come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

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

gently stroked Waylen’s handsome face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you

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

with a

want to be

man, providing his wife and children with the best life

been to become a Lawyer, but now, his

had grown content with his

weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided

luxurious villa, she was

go and have a chat

moment she

they ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs. Fowler, Miss

voice emanated

in,” she

opened, revealing the elegantly

French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth

dress, her long brown hair

mature and

but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment,

latter lifted her head and offered a warm

could make it. Please, have a seat,”

from

and instructed, “Prepare

sipped her coffee, she still

a favor

Aline had a strong dislike for her and frequently

deep breath, Ruth

with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes

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

joining Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and

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

traced a delicate path

quite a bit of snow this year,” she

by Rena’s

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

Rena didn’t elaborate

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. I believe Miss Hanson would

request, Ruth

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

Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear.

such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that

lingered a while

of a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

and Leonel

the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on

over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She looked

soiled pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue.

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

you get it?” he

hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help

a faint

was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

is hungry,”

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing a

of a mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle of milk

book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel gently tugged her towards

Alexis to read alongside

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

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,

paths with Aline at a

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

was a miserable

fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

wished to make you popular, to see you become a star. But you decided

turned on the tap and splashed cold

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

leaned against the

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