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.”

a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply

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

a day,

heart did a little

her every day,

joined Mark for

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

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

repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia.

wasn’t as

always made him unable to address his personal

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

a glass of wine

of them continued

into 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,

least have a few bites,”

his grave,

and gazed out of the window at the brilliant

go through with it. It must have brought

Mark nodded.

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

some gifts he’d

noon by the time Waylen

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

few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive in his

long, Danna hastily took her

Waylen unbuttoned his coat

appeared rather frightened

shot Waylen

such a way. It

no rush to get to

Rena onto his lap

come by to speak with

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

still into racing. I reckon

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

I know you prefer to be a lawyer. After I

a tender gesture,

anything, I want to be your

children with the best life possible was

become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream

grown content with his

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

at the luxurious villa, she was

and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment and was

shifted the moment she entered

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

emanated softly

her in,”

door opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if

wearing a floral dress, her

mature

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

latter lifted her head and offered

glad you could make it. Please, have a

from Rena

instructed, “Prepare a

coffee, she still

a favor to ask of

for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t

quite adept at flattery. She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she

influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have

company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined

the window for a moment. Outside, the

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

a bit of snow this year,” she

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden

masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s

Rena didn’t elaborate

a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s

Rena’s unspoken request,

much, She just asked softly,

nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was

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

a while

the yard heralded the arrival of

long, Alexis and Leonel scampered

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

cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy

inspect Marcus’s diaper

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

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,

then proceeded to give Alexis

you get

her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you

Alexis and, with a faint blush,

was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis

is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing a

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

quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join

Alexis to

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

sympathy for Rena, who, at such a young age, was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she

crossed paths

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

a miserable

applying a fresh coat of Lipstick,

aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see

on the tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting to sober

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

leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender

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