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.”

Rena had no reason to doubt

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

a day,

Waylen’s heart did a little

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

joined

revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing

guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia.

women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as

busy schedule had always

glass. Waylen was delighted to

poured a glass

of them continued to

found himself in Rena‘s room, 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 a simple

least have a few bites,”

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

her head and gazed out

a hushed voice, she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it.

Mark nodded.

sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning, Waylen

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

nearly noon by the time Waylen returned

house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna,

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

Danna hastily took her

Waylen unbuttoned his

appeared rather frightened

shot Waylen an

Danna in such a way. It was no

to get to

he settled Rena onto

by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

a car race to us. Zack is set to

Waylen grinned.

nearly 3@ and still into racing. I reckon Danna’s been

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

prefer to be a

halted Rena’s words with a tender

anything, I want to

his wife and children with the best life possible

Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a

with his work

chilly, so Rena decided

the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

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

moment she

on the study door and announced, “Mrs.

emanated softly from

her in,” she

door opened, revealing the

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

wearing a floral dress, her long

exuded a mature and

in such a light. Yet, at this

latter lifted her

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

from Rena but

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare

sipped her coffee, she

had a favor to

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

deep breath, Ruth

has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she

willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been able to avoid these

to be an upstanding person

words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a serene, wintry blanket over

slender finger and traced a

had quite a bit of snow

by Rena’s sudden mention

continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work

Rena didn’t

simply retrieved two tickets from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers

request,

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

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

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

a

car approaching the yard heralded

and Leonel scampered

dashed into the baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s time to

cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek

frowned. He reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself

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 need to

to give Alexis

get

beamed and responded, “Leonel,

shifted his gaze towards Alexis and, with a

complete, Marcus was carried over to

hungry,”

inside out, responded without missing

little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle

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

urged Alexis to read

of quiet and familial beauty, and

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

days later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at

agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making her way to

a

coat

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

on the tap and splashed cold water

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

smile as she leaned against

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