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.”

had no reason to doubt him, She

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

only been a day,

Waylen’s heart did a

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

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

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on

his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as

schedule had always made him unable to address

glass. Waylen was

glass of wine for

them continued to

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

at least have a few bites,” Mark

want to visit his grave, I’ll

shook her head and gazed out of the window at the

predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I

Mark nodded.

night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the

to take along some gifts he’d purchased

was nearly noon by the

arrival, he found an unexpected guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to

a few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air

Danna hastily took

Waylen unbuttoned

rather frightened

Waylen

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

showed no rush to get to

onto his

come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I reckon Danna’s been

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

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

words with a tender gesture,

than anything, I want to be your

his wife and children with the best life possible was of

Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a

with his work in the business

outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead,

luxurious villa, she was greeted

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

shifted the moment she entered the

on the study

emanated softly

her in,” she

revealing the

an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as

dress,

a mature and alluring

when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this

latter lifted her head

glad you could make it. Please, have

a seat across from Rena but

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of

coffee, she still

a favor

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

taking a deep breath, Ruth

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,

to those influential figures

an upstanding person and was no longer

hearing Ruth’s words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more,

traced a

quite a bit of

was a bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden

tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t

Rena didn’t

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

unspoken request,

too much, She just asked softly,

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

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

a

approaching the yard heralded the arrival

and Leonel scampered

and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched

out a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle

inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed, “He’s

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

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

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

you get it?” he

her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel,

with a faint blush, turned his attention back

was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by

is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

Alexis inside out, responded without

mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games.

its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of

Alexis to read alongside

of quiet and familial beauty, and it left

couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Rena, who, at such a young age, was left to care for the children.

later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a

much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained

was a

a fresh coat of Lipstick,

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

splashed cold water on

croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is not a man I

smile as she leaned against the wall, producing

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