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.”

no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to take care of

words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing.

it’s only been a day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart

with her every day,

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

his glass, a bittersweet smile

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she

for Mark, his busy schedule had always

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

glass

two of them continued to

had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon

have a few bites,” Mark urged

visit his grave, I’ll go with

out of the window at the

he chose to go through with it. It must have brought

Mark nodded.

on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the

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

nearly noon by the time

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

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

hastily took her

drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

rather frightened of

Waylen

been gazing at Danna in such a way. It was no wonder she

to

he settled Rena onto his lap and inquired

by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

Zack is set

Waylen grinned.

still into racing. I reckon Danna’s been

I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I

I know you prefer

with a tender gesture, He spoke

than anything, I want to be your

wife and children with the best life

become a Lawyer, but now, his

he had grown content with his work in the

afternoon, Waylen headed to the company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay

arriving at the luxurious

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

moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

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

voice emanated softly from

in,” she

opened, revealing

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

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

mature

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

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

glad you could make it. Please, have

a seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

and instructed, “Prepare a cup

she

had a favor to

had initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a

breath, Ruth couldn’t

and she constantly makes things difficult

willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had

Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding

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

and traced a delicate path on the frosted

of snow this year,”

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for

Rena didn’t elaborate

tickets from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome. I believe Miss Hanson would

unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing

whispered confidentially in her

fragile, and 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 to

lingered a while

of a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

and

She touched his face with her cold little hand and

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

frowned. He reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed, “He’s

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She

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

Alexis a mini-lesson

you get

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

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

complete, Marcus was

hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

inside out, responded without

to Marcus, treating him as her little one

pages. Alexis, however, wished to

urged Alexis to

quiet and familial beauty,

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

Ruth crossed paths

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

a

applying a fresh coat of Lipstick,

Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to

turned on the tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting to

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

lips curled into a seductive smile as she leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender

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