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

listened to her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with

it’s only been a day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart did a

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

the phone, grinning. He joined

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

asked casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia and Edwin a

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing

repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as

for Mark, his busy schedule had always made him unable

glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s

poured a glass of wine for

them

Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely

at least have a few

want to visit his grave,

head and gazed out of the window

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

Mark nodded.

sofa in

some gifts

was nearly noon by

other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to

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

Danna hastily took

away, Waylen

rather frightened

shot Waylen an amused

way.

rush to get

settled Rena onto his lap and

come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

a car race to us. Zack is set to participate

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I

jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I

Rena continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer

with a tender

anything, I want

and children with the best life possible was of paramount

Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around Rena

with his work in the

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

arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by

please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said.

she entered the Luxurious villa once

knocked on the study

emanated softly

in,” she

revealing the elegantly

leather sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if

floral dress, her long

exuded a mature and alluring

a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t

she was sizing up Rena, the latter

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

across from Rena

and instructed, “Prepare a

Ruth sipped her coffee, she

had a favor

worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for her

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the

influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been

an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in

words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes

finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

quite a bit of snow this

by Rena’s sudden mention of

continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t still keep

Rena didn’t elaborate

two tickets 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

unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing to help

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

her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the

lingered a

the

and Leonel

the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with

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

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

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

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

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

you get it?”

Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help me,

and, with a faint

complete, Marcus was carried over to

is hungry,”

out, responded

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

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

urged Alexis to

one of quiet and familial beauty, and it

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

crossed paths

had a bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted

was a miserable

applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all

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

the tap and splashed cold water on

in a hoarse voice, “But consider

into a seductive smile as she leaned against the wall, producing

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