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

to her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist saying

been a day, but I already miss

too.” Waylen’s heart did a little

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

joined

black turtleneck, Waylen*s

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

bittersweet

promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward

Mark, his busy schedule had always made him unable to address

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted

poured a glass

two of them

night, Waylen found himself in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and

have a few bites,” Mark urged

you want to visit his grave, I’ll

head and gazed out

to go through with it. It must have brought

Mark nodded.

the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In

him to take along some gifts he’d purchased

by the time Waylen returned

guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who

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

hastily took her

sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his

appeared rather frightened

shot Waylen an amused

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

no rush to

settled Rena onto

Danna come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

still into racing.

face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you from

you prefer

words with a tender gesture, He

want to be your

a man, providing his wife and children with the best life possible

become a Lawyer, but now, his

grown content with his work

headed to the company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted

is in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth

shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

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

voice emanated

her in,”

opened, revealing the

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

there, wearing a floral dress,

exuded a mature and

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

Rena, the latter lifted

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

took a seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

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

coffee, she still

a favor to

worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for her and frequently caused

taking a deep breath, Ruth

several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found

willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline

to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage

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

slender finger and traced

bit of snow this year,” she

puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

a softer tone, “Even

didn’t elaborate

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

She

nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth

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

lingered a while

sound of a car approaching the yard

Alexis and Leonel scampered

and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and

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

inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed, “He’s wet

“Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She looked

of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue.

to give Alexis

you get

chin with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you

and, with a faint blush, turned his

complete, Marcus was carried over

hungry,” Alexis informed

out, responded without missing a

taken on the role of a mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their

however, wished to join in the care

to

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth

pang of sympathy for Rena, who, at such a young age, was left to care for the children.

crossed paths with Aline at a wine

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.

a miserable

a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing a wicked

me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make

splashed cold water on her face, attempting

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

she leaned against

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