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

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

a day, but

heart

Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day,

up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark

revealing a black turtleneck,

He looked incredibly handsome.

loosened Waylen’s tongue, and he asked casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia and

held his glass, a bittersweet smile

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer lurked

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as

busy schedule had always made him unable

into his glass.

glass of

them continued to chat

overcome with

least have a few bites,” Mark

grave,

her head and gazed out of the window at

he chose to go through with it. It must have

Mark nodded.

Being a dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s

along some

nearly noon by the time

other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most

glances at Danna. She had

Danna hastily took her

car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned

rather frightened

Waylen an

at Danna in such a way. It was no

no rush to get to

he settled Rena onto his lap

come by to speak with

Rena nodded in confirmation.

race to us. Zack is set to participate in an

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I reckon Danna’s been

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

continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to be

words with a tender gesture, He

anything, I want

children with the best life

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

grown content with his work in

company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to come to the

the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with

moment she entered the

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

emanated

her in,”

opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

dark green leather sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if it

there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair

mature and alluring

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

sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her

Please, have a seat,”

from Rena but

and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee

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

had a favor to

had a strong dislike

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t

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

was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as

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

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

finger and traced a delicate

bit of snow

a bit puzzled by

She continued in a softer tone, “Even though

Rena didn’t elaborate

simply retrieved two tickets from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next

unspoken request,

She just asked softly, “Are

and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by

Ruth hadn’t expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that

a

approaching the yard

long, Alexis and Leonel

the baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his

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

reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper

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

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

Alexis a mini-lesson on

get

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

a faint blush, turned his attention back to

Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

hungry,” Alexis informed

inside out, responded without missing a

him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle

turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the

to read alongside

quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth

left to care for the children.

days later, Ruth crossed paths with

make sure 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 way to the

was a miserable

fresh coat of Lipstick, all the

You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star. But you decided

splashed cold water on

of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is

smile as she leaned against the wall, producing a

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