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.”

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

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

a day, but

heart did a little

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

grinning. He joined Mark

turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing

promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t

always made him unable to address

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

poured a glass

them continued to chat

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

at least have a few

want to visit his grave, I’ll go with

and gazed out of the window at the brilliant

“He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t be visiting

Mark nodded.

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

some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia and

was nearly noon by the

his arrival, 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 formidable rival in

had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive in

hastily

sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his

appeared rather

Waylen an amused

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

no rush to get to

onto his lap

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

gave tickets to a car race to us. Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

racing. I reckon Danna’s been

and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you

seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to

halted Rena’s words with a tender gesture, He spoke

I want to be your

a man, providing his wife and children with the best life

had been to become a Lawyer, but now,

grown content with his

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

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

Fowler is in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment and was led inside the

moment she

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

emanated softly

in,” she

door opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

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

dress, her long brown hair cascading down her

a mature

saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain any inappropriate

latter lifted her

make it. Please,

from Rena

instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for

coffee, she still

a favor to

but Aline had

Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

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

as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been

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

outside the window for a moment. Outside, the

her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

a bit of snow this year,”

by Rena’s sudden mention of

thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though

Rena didn’t

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

want to say too much, She just

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

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

a while

the yard heralded the arrival

long, Alexis and

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

out a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy

over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed, “He’s wet

you’ve wet yourself again! She

soiled pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

you get

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

his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush,

was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena

is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing

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

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

urged Alexis to

one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left

Ruth departed from the villa, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy 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 husband who loved

paths with Aline at

man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making

was a miserable

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

You know, I truly wished to make you popular,

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

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

smile as she leaned against the wall, producing

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