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.”

reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him

Waylen’s heart swelled with longing.

day, but

heart did

her every day, and now

phone, grinning. He joined Mark

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

asked casually, “When

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing

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

wasn’t as

busy schedule had always made him unable to

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

glass

of them

Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself to whip up a simple

have a

you want to visit his grave, I’ll go with

gazed out

she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It

Mark nodded.

spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning, Waylen prepared

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

by the

other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone

few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed

Danna hastily took her

white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

appeared rather

shot Waylen an

at Danna in such a way. It was

rush to

settled Rena onto his lap and inquired

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

nearly 3@ and still into racing. I reckon

and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you

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

words with a tender gesture,

anything, I want to be your

man, providing his wife and children with the best

become a Lawyer,

with his

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

over and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by

please go and have a chat

the moment she entered

the second floor, the servant knocked on the

voice emanated softly from

her in,”

revealing the

of 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 were

seated there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair cascading down her

mature and

Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain any inappropriate

the latter lifted her head and offered a

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

across from

and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t

favor

had a strong dislike for her

Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

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

willing to cozy up to those influential figures as

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

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

slender finger and traced

bit of

a bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

in a softer tone, “Even though you

didn’t

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 appreciate

unspoken request,

want to say too much, She just asked softly,

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

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

a

car approaching the

Alexis and Leonel scampered

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

gentle kiss on

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

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She

and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp

to give Alexis a mini-lesson

get it?”

hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have

Alexis and, with a faint

Marcus was carried over to Rena

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed

inside out, responded

treating him as her little one during

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

urged Alexis to read

of quiet and familial

for the

later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline

beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making her way to the restroom. Ruth ended up

a

a fresh coat

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

tap and splashed cold water on her

in a hoarse voice, “But

as she leaned against the

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