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.”

claimed he was on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him

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

day, but I already

heart did

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

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for a

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

he asked casually, “When do you plan to give

held his glass, a bittersweet smile playing

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

wasn’t as forward as she

always made him unable to

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear

glass

of them continued

room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate,

a few bites,” Mark urged

want to visit his grave, I’ll go

shook her head and gazed out of the window at the

through with it. It must

Mark nodded.

dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s

to take along some

by the time Waylen

he found an unexpected guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most

steal a few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed

hastily took her

drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and

appeared rather

Waylen an amused

at Danna in such a way. It was

rush to get to the

Rena onto his lap and

come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

car race to us. Zack is set

Waylen grinned.

racing.

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

prefer to be a lawyer. After I give birth to

a tender

want to be your

with the best life possible was

a Lawyer, but

content with his work

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

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by

second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the

mood suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

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

emanated

her in,”

revealing the

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 all

dress, her long brown hair cascading

exuded a mature and alluring

help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this

latter lifted her

could make it. Please, have a

across from Rena but felt somewhat

and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t shake

favor to ask

had a strong

breath, Ruth

She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself in an

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

to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in such

the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a serene, wintry blanket over

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path

quite a bit of

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention

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

Rena didn’t

and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome. I believe Miss Hanson

unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

say too much, She just asked softly, “Are

Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by the audacity of

bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to face consequences sooner

lingered a while

approaching the yard

and Leonel scampered

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

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek

reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again!

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 know. You

give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?”

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

his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint

complete, Marcus was carried

hungry,”

who knew Alexis inside out, responded without

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

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

Alexis to read

and familial

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

days later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline

sure Ruth had a bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from

a miserable

fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

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

cold water on her face, attempting to

of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But

smile as she leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender cigarette. Her allure was

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