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.”

doubt him, She simply wished him

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

day, but I already

too.” Waylen’s heart did

with her every day, and now you can’t stand one day without

grinning. He joined Mark for

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

bittersweet

repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia.

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t

had always made

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear

poured a glass of wine

two of them

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

least have a few bites,” Mark

his grave, I’ll go with

head and gazed out of the window at

to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t be

Mark nodded.

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

asked him to take along some gifts he’d purchased for

nearly noon by the time Waylen returned

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

had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive in

long, Danna hastily took her

drive away, Waylen

appeared rather frightened

Waylen

had been gazing at Danna in such a way. It

rush to

settled Rena onto

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to a car race to us. Zack is set to

Waylen grinned.

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

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

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

Rena’s words with a tender gesture,

I want to be your

his wife and children with

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

he had grown content with

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

the luxurious villa, she was

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

mood suddenly shifted the moment she entered

floor, the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs.

emanated softly

in,” she

opened, revealing the

of opulence, Just the sight

was seated there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair cascading down

a mature and

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

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

you could make it. Please, have a seat,”

from

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t

a favor

had a strong dislike for her and frequently caused

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult

truth, as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she

aspired to be an upstanding person and

thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more,

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

quite a bit of snow this

a bit puzzled by Rena’s

composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no

didn’t elaborate

retrieved two tickets from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the

unspoken request,

didn’t want to say too much, She just asked

nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. 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

lingered a while

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

and Leonel

baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s time

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his

to inspect

yourself again!

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

proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

get it?”

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

Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his attention back to

was carried over to Rena

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

Alexis inside out,

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

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

Alexis to

quiet and familial beauty, and

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

days later, Ruth crossed paths

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 way to the restroom. Ruth

a

coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing

facing quite the hardship after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished

splashed cold water on her face, attempting to

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

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255