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.”

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

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

day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart did a little

with her every day, and now you can’t stand one

He joined

a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face

He looked incredibly handsome.

“When do you

held his glass, a bittersweet smile playing

his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer

to women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she

his busy schedule had always made him unable

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

a glass

of them

overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself to

have a few bites,” Mark urged

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

and gazed out of the window

to go through with

Mark nodded.

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

asked him to take along some gifts

noon by the

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

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

Danna hastily

white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned

rather

Waylen an amused

been gazing at Danna in such a way. It

to get to

Rena onto his lap

Danna come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

race to us. Zack is set to participate in an

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I

spoil you too. When you

“Waylen, I know you prefer to be a lawyer. After

words with a tender gesture, He

than anything, I want

man, providing his wife and children with the best

he had met Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but

grown content with

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

the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

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

suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

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

voice emanated softly

her in,”

door opened, revealing the

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

there, wearing a floral dress, her long

mature

couldn’t help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a

was sizing up Rena, the latter

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

a seat across from Rena

“Prepare a cup of coffee for

coffee, she still couldn’t shake her

had a favor to ask of

Aline had a strong dislike for her

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

several prominent individuals, and she

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

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

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

finger and traced a delicate

had quite a bit of snow this

was a bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention

softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you

Rena didn’t elaborate

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

request, Ruth nodded in

want to say too much, She

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

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 face consequences sooner

a while

car approaching the yard heralded

long, Alexis and

baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed,

you’ve wet yourself again! She looked expectantly

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

give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

you get

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

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

the diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over

Marcus is hungry,”

inside out, responded

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

however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel

urged Alexis to

and familial beauty, and

from the villa, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Rena, who, at such a young age, was left to care for

crossed paths with Aline

man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger.

was a

the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of

after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished

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

of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do.

seductive smile as she leaned against the wall, producing

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