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.”

claimed he was on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored

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

day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart did a little

interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now you can’t stand one

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for a drink and some

coat, revealing a black turtleneck,

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

held his glass, a bittersweet

postponing his promise to Cecilia.

Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she used

schedule had always made him

Mark whispered, gazing into his glass.

glass of wine

of them

the night, Waylen found himself in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself to whip up a simple

have a few bites,” Mark

grave, I’ll go with you,”

head and gazed out of the window

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

Mark nodded.

the sofa in

along some gifts he’d purchased

nearly noon by the

was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most

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

Danna hastily took her

white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended to

appeared rather frightened

Waylen an amused

gazing at Danna in such a way.

showed no rush to get

onto his lap and

by to speak with

Rena nodded in confirmation.

race to us. Zack is set

Waylen grinned.

nearly 3@ and still into racing. I reckon

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

know you prefer to be a

words with a tender gesture, He spoke

anything, I want to

his wife and children with the best life possible was

been to become a Lawyer, but now, his

had grown content with his work in the

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

luxurious villa, she was greeted

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

moment she entered the

ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on

voice emanated softly

in,”

revealing the elegantly decorated

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

was seated there, wearing a floral dress, her

exuded a mature and alluring

such a

sizing up Rena, the latter

you could make it. Please, have

took a seat across from

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

sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t

favor to ask of

but Aline had a strong dislike for her and

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

quite adept at flattery. She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During

cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might

Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no

moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully

traced

quite a bit of

puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me

Rena didn’t

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

unspoken request, Ruth nodded

much, She just asked softly,

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

Ruth believed that individuals like

a while

car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of joyous

and Leonel

baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with

gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted to cradle

He reached over to inspect

yourself again! She looked expectantly at

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 to Alexis, “Marcus isn’t a doll, you know. You need to be gentle

to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?” he

and responded, “Leonel,

with a

complete, Marcus was

Marcus is hungry,”

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing a

him as her little one during their make-believe

pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the

Alexis to read alongside

familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

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 the

crossed paths with Aline at a wine

a bit too much to 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. Ruth ended up

a

mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat

me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star.

and splashed cold water on her face, attempting

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

lips curled into a seductive smile as she leaned against

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