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 wished him

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

it’s only been a day, but I

Waylen’s heart did

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

He joined

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

casually, “When do you plan to

a bittersweet smile playing on his

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she used to

busy schedule had always made him unable to address his

next year,” Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen

poured a glass

them continued

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 noodle dish

least have a few bites,” Mark urged

visit his grave, I’ll go with

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.

well.” Being a dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in

to take along some

was nearly noon 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

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

long, Danna hastily took

sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

rather frightened

shot Waylen an

in such a way.

showed no rush to get to

Rena onto

come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to us. Zack is set to participate

Waylen grinned.

and still into racing. I reckon Danna’s

I spoil you too. When you lost your memory,

prefer to be a lawyer. After I

a tender

than anything, I want to

wife and children with the best life possible

to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around

grown content with his work in the business

Waylen headed to the company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to

drove over and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she

please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in

mood suddenly shifted the moment she

the second floor, the servant knocked on the study

emanated softly from

her in,” she

opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of

there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair

exuded a mature and alluring

a light. Yet, at

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered

Please, have a

took a seat across from Rena but felt

servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee

she still couldn’t shake

a favor to ask of

for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for her

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself in an embarrassing

influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been

company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and

Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a

slender finger and traced a delicate path

quite a bit of snow this year,” she

a bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though

didn’t

tickets from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

didn’t want to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing to

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

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

a

a car approaching the

long, Alexis and

slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her

cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted

He reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper

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

with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these tasks, he

give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get

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

Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his attention back to

the diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis

is hungry,”

inside out, responded without

a mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their

Alexis, however, wished to join in the care

to

familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

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

later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a wine

sure Ruth had a bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making

a miserable

before the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick,

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

turned on the tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting

regained some semblance of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is not

as she leaned against the wall, producing a

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