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 implored him

heart swelled with

been a day, but I already miss

Waylen’s heart did a little

“You’re with her every day, and

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark

removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck,

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

held his glass, a bittersweet smile

felt guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as

busy schedule had always made

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted

poured a glass of

them continued to

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

at least have a

visit his grave, I’ll go

shook her head and gazed out of the window at the

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

Mark nodded.

in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning, Waylen

to take along some

was nearly noon by

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

She had an unassuming air about her

Danna hastily took her

her white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

appeared rather

Waylen

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

rush to get to

settled Rena onto his

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

gave tickets to a car race to us. Zack is set to

Waylen grinned.

3@ and still into racing. I

spoil you too. When you lost

know you prefer to be

Rena’s words with a tender gesture,

I want

his wife and children with the best life possible was of

dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered

with

so Rena decided to stay indoors.

drove over and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she

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

suddenly shifted the moment she entered

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

voice emanated

her in,”

opened, revealing the elegantly

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

a mature

couldn’t help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head

Please, have a

from

servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for

sipped her coffee, she

a favor to ask of

but Aline had a strong

breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for

as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline

to be an upstanding person

moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more,

her slender 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 can’t

Rena didn’t elaborate

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

request, Ruth nodded

to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are

whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by the

so fragile, and Ruth hadn’t expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the

a while

a car approaching the yard

Alexis and

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

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted

He reached over to inspect

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

with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue.

give Alexis

get it?” he

Alexis beamed and

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

diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried

Marcus is hungry,”

knew Alexis inside out,

as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle of milk and fed it

turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel gently tugged

Alexis to read alongside

quiet and familial beauty, and it

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 this choice herself. Rena had wealth, ample free time, and a husband who

paths with Aline

beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in

was a

leisurely applying a fresh coat

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

tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting

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

as she leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender cigarette. Her

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