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

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

it’s only been a day, but

heart

was about to say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now you can’t stand one

grinning. He joined Mark for

a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint red from

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet

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

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward

for Mark, his busy schedule had always made him

Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was

glass of wine for

two of them continued to

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

at least have a

his grave, I’ll go with you,” he

out of the

hushed voice, she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t be visiting his

Mark nodded.

the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the

asked him to take along some gifts he’d

by

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

couldn’t help but steal a few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed

hastily took her

car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen an amused

gazing at Danna in such a way.

to get

he settled Rena onto

come by to speak with

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing.

I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you

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

words with a tender

than anything, I want to

providing his wife and children with the best life possible was of paramount

met Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around Rena and

grown content with his work

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

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a

Powell, please go and have a chat with

suddenly shifted the moment she entered

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

voice emanated

her in,” she

revealing the

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

there, wearing a floral dress,

exuded a mature

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

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head

glad you could make it. Please,

from Rena but

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee

her coffee, she still couldn’t shake

a favor to ask

had a strong dislike for her

Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

with several prominent individuals, and she constantly

as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been able to avoid these

joining Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person

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

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the

of snow

a bit puzzled by

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

Rena didn’t

“These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome.

request, Ruth

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

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

Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to face consequences sooner

a while

car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

long, Alexis and

dashed into the 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 to wake

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She

Marcus over, removing 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

to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

you get it?”

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

with a

complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing

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

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

Alexis to

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left

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 with Aline at a wine

the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted

a

coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing a wicked

You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a

and splashed cold water on

she had regained some semblance of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me

against the wall, producing a long, slender cigarette. Her

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