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.”

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

heart swelled with longing.

only been a day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart did

was about to say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her

joined Mark

revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed

He looked incredibly handsome.

casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia

his glass, a bittersweet

his promise to Cecilia.

wasn’t as forward

busy schedule had always made him unable to

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

glass of wine for

them continued

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

a

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

gazed out of the window

to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark,

Mark nodded.

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

to take along some gifts he’d purchased for

noon by the time Waylen returned

Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife.

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

Danna hastily took her

sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and

rather frightened

shot Waylen

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

no rush to get to

he settled Rena onto

come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

3@ and still into racing. I

Waylen’s handsome face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When

I know you prefer to be a lawyer. After I

words with a

I want to be

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

been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered

content with

was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors.

arriving at the luxurious villa, she was

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

suddenly shifted the moment she entered the

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

voice emanated softly from

her in,” she

revealing

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

wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair

a mature and alluring

Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this

was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head

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

a seat across from Rena but

servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee

her coffee, she still couldn’t shake

favor to

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

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

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

up to those influential figures

joining Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in such

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

extended her slender finger and traced a

of

by Rena’s sudden mention of

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

didn’t elaborate

for next week’s Fl

unspoken request, Ruth

to say too much, She just

and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth

appeared 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, were destined to face consequences sooner or

lingered a

car approaching the yard heralded

Alexis and

dashed into the baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little

out a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

He reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and

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

his soiled pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the 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

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

you get it?”

her chin with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I

with a faint blush, turned

was carried over

is hungry,” Alexis

out, responded without

taken on the role of a mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared

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

to

was one of quiet and familial

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,

Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a wine

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

was a miserable

fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing a wicked

me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star.

tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting to

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

seductive smile as she leaned against the wall,

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