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.”

no reason to doubt him, She simply

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

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

too.” Waylen’s heart

her every day, and now you

grinning. He joined Mark for a drink and

revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing

felt guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer

Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she used to

always made him unable to address

year,” Mark whispered, gazing into his glass.

poured a glass of wine for

of them

Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome

a few

his grave, I’ll go with you,” he

head and gazed out of the window

he chose to go through with it. It must have

Mark nodded.

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

him to take along some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia

by the

the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to

had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive in his

long, Danna hastily

car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and

appeared rather frightened of

shot Waylen an amused

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

showed no rush to get to

Rena onto his lap and

by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

a car race to us. Zack is set to participate in an Fl car race

Waylen grinned.

racing. I

you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t

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

Rena’s words with a tender gesture, He

than anything, I want to be

wife and children with the best life possible was of

Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer,

content with

was chilly, so Rena decided to

at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a

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

the moment she entered the Luxurious villa

servant knocked on the study door and announced,

emanated softly

her in,”

door opened, revealing

sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made

seated there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair

mature and alluring

saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare

sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered a warm

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

a seat across from Rena but

and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

Ruth sipped her coffee, she

a favor to

for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for her and frequently

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

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

Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she

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

window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes

slender finger and traced a delicate path on

bit of snow this year,” she

bit puzzled by

tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no

Rena didn’t elaborate

smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard

request, Ruth nodded in

She just asked softly, “Are you willing

Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth

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

a

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded

and

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

gentle kiss on

reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and

you’ve wet yourself again! She looked expectantly

quickly but gently turned 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 tasks, he whispered to

to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

you get it?”

chin with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help

and, with a faint

change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded

taken on the role of a mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle of

however, wished to join in the care

urged Alexis to read

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left

departed 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 children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized that Rena had made this choice herself. Rena had wealth, ample free time, and

Ruth crossed paths with Aline

Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in

a

the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat

I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star. But you decided to rely on

and splashed cold water on her face, attempting

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

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

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