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.”

trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to take care of

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

it’s only been a day, but I already miss

too.” Waylen’s heart

was about to say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for

he removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

held his glass, a bittersweet

postponing his promise to Cecilia.

Cecilia wasn’t as forward as

for Mark, his busy schedule had always made

next year,” Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s resolute

poured a glass of

them continued to

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

least have a few bites,”

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

head and gazed out of the window

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

Mark nodded.

in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours

along some gifts he’d purchased for

was nearly noon by the time Waylen

house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most formidable rival in matters

She had

Danna hastily

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

rather frightened

Waylen an

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

to get to the

settled Rena onto his lap and

by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

is set to participate in an Fl car

Waylen grinned.

still into racing.

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

this, Rena continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to

with a tender gesture, He

anything, I want to be

with the best life possible was of paramount

a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around

grown content with his

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

and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she

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

moment she entered the Luxurious

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

voice emanated softly from

her in,”

opened, revealing

set 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 were

wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair cascading down

mature and alluring

when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet,

latter lifted her

it. Please, have a

seat across from Rena but felt

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t

favor to

Aline had a strong dislike for her and

breath, Ruth

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

to cozy up to those influential figures as

Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in

window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully

her slender finger and traced a

quite a bit of snow

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work

didn’t elaborate

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth

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

a few seconds and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her

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

a while

the yard heralded the arrival of

Alexis and

awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her

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

frowned. He reached over to inspect Marcus’s

you’ve wet yourself

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 tasks, he whispered to Alexis, “Marcus isn’t a doll, you

proceeded to give Alexis a

get it?”

and responded, “Leonel, I have you to

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

Marcus was carried over to Rena by

hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

out, responded without missing

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

book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished

Alexis to read alongside

one of quiet and familial beauty,

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

paths with Aline at

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 Ruth in making her

a

stood before the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of

you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you

cold water on her

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

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

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