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.”

Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to take care

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

it’s only been a day,

Waylen’s heart did a

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

phone, grinning. He joined

his coat, revealing a black turtleneck,

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward

busy schedule had always made him unable to address his personal

glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s resolute

poured a glass of wine

them

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

a few bites,” Mark

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

gazed out of the window at the brilliant

this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace.

Mark nodded.

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

asked him to take along some gifts he’d

nearly noon by the time Waylen returned

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

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

hastily took

drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

rather frightened

shot Waylen

Danna in such a way. It

no rush to get

settled Rena onto his

by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I reckon

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

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

a tender gesture, He spoke

want to be

a man, providing his wife and children with the best life

Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now,

had grown content with his work in the business

headed to the company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to

the luxurious villa, she

have a chat with

she entered the

they ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on

voice emanated

in,”

opened, revealing the elegantly

sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the

was seated there, wearing a floral dress,

a mature

such a light. Yet,

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

glad you could make it. Please, have a seat,” Rena said

took a seat across from

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare

Ruth sipped her coffee, she

favor

initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike

breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things

those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been able to avoid

upstanding person and was no

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

finger and traced a delicate path on the

a bit of snow this

a bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

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

Rena didn’t elaborate

tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome. I believe Miss Hanson

request,

Rena didn’t want to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing

for a few seconds and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback

Ruth believed that individuals like Aline,

a

of a car approaching the yard heralded

Alexis and Leonel scampered

She touched his face with her cold little hand and

a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his

inspect Marcus’s diaper and

exclaimed, “Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again!

midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to

give Alexis

you get it?” he

with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help me,

with a faint blush, turned his attention back

change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena

Marcus is hungry,”

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing

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

Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel gently tugged her towards

to read alongside

and familial beauty, and it left Ruth

who, at such a young age, was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized that Rena had made this

days later, Ruth crossed paths with

Ruth had a bit too 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

a miserable

mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick,

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

cold water on her face, attempting to sober

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

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

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