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.”

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

her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist

a day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart did

say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and

He joined

his coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer lurked

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

Mark, his busy schedule had always made him unable to address his

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was

a glass of wine for

them continued to chat

night, Waylen found himself in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so

a

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

shook her head and gazed out of the window at the brilliant

ending, yet he chose to go through with

Mark nodded.

night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In

some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia

by

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

steal a few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive

Danna hastily took her

away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended

appeared rather frightened of

shot Waylen an amused

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

no rush to get to

onto his lap

come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

us. Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

into racing. I reckon

handsome face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I

prefer to be

words with a tender gesture, He

than anything, I want to be

and children with the

been to become a Lawyer, but

with his work in

so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth

the luxurious villa, she

go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in

the moment she entered

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

emanated softly

her in,”

opened, revealing the

air of

a floral dress, her long brown hair cascading

a mature

Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head

Please, have a

seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

and instructed, “Prepare a

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t shake her

favor to

for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike

deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself in an embarrassing

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

aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to

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

traced

a bit of snow this year,” she

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 reason you

didn’t

tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth

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

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

move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the

lingered a while

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded the

long, Alexis and Leonel

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

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

inspect Marcus’s diaper and

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again!

bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these tasks, he whispered to Alexis, “Marcus isn’t a doll, you know. You need to be gentle with

give Alexis a

get it?”

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

shifted his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush,

diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

hungry,” Alexis informed

knew Alexis inside out,

to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly

engrossed in his 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 deeply

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, ample

later, Ruth crossed paths

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 way to the

a miserable

before the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

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

cold water on her face, attempting to

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

smile as she leaned against the wall,

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