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.”

trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him

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

day, but I already

Waylen’s heart did

more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her

He joined Mark for a drink and some

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet smile playing on his

his promise

women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t

for Mark, his busy schedule had always made

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

glass of wine

of them continued to

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

at least have a few bites,” Mark

to visit his grave, I’ll go

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

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

Mark nodded.

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

some

noon by the time Waylen returned

house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most formidable rival in matters of

Danna. She had an

hastily

drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended to

appeared rather

shot Waylen an amused

in such a way. It was

rush to get to

onto his lap and inquired

come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to a car race to us. Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

into racing. I reckon Danna’s been spoiling

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

Rena continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to be a lawyer. After I give birth

halted Rena’s words with a tender

anything, I want to

and children with the

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

grown content with his

outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors.

and, upon arriving at the luxurious

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

shifted the moment she

they ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs.

voice emanated softly from

her in,”

revealing the elegantly

of opulence,

seated there, wearing a floral dress,

exuded a mature and alluring

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

up Rena, the latter lifted her head

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

a seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

sipped her coffee, she

favor to ask of

for Aline, but Aline had a strong

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

flattery. She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things

those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have

to be an upstanding person and was no longer

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

finger and traced a delicate path on the

a bit of snow

was a bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t still

didn’t

and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded

too much, She just asked softly, “Are you

whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely

that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to

a while

of a car approaching the yard heralded

and Leonel

touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s

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

He reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and

wet yourself again! She

but gently turned 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 be

proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?” he

beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help

his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his attention back

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

is hungry,”

knew Alexis inside out, responded without

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

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

Alexis to read

and familial beauty,

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, and

days later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a

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 restroom. Ruth ended

was a

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

hardship after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star. But you decided to rely on

tap and splashed cold water on her

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

as she leaned against the wall, producing

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