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.”

reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well

Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He

been a day,

too.” Waylen’s heart did

“You’re with her every day, and now you can’t stand one day

up the phone, grinning. He joined

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

wine had loosened Waylen’s tongue, and he asked casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia and Edwin

a bittersweet smile playing on his

felt guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

Cecilia wasn’t as

his busy schedule had always made him

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

a glass of wine

them continued to chat

Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so

least have a few bites,” Mark urged

grave,

her head and gazed out of the

murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have

Mark nodded.

the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom.

to take along some gifts he’d

by the time Waylen

sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most formidable

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

long, Danna hastily

drive away, Waylen

rather

Waylen an amused

Danna in such a way. It was no wonder she felt

rush to get to the

Rena onto his

by to speak with

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

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

gently stroked 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 a

of this, Rena continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to be a lawyer. After I give birth

words with a tender gesture,

want to

man, providing his wife and children with the best life possible was

had met Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around Rena and

had grown content with his work in the business

so Rena decided

the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

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

moment she entered the Luxurious villa

ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the

emanated softly from

in,”

door opened, revealing the elegantly

leather sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the

wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair

exuded a mature and

saw Rena in such a

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

make it. Please, have a seat,” Rena

a seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t shake

had a favor to ask of

initially worked for Aline, but Aline had

Ruth couldn’t contain herself

and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During

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

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

a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more,

traced a

quite a bit of snow this

bit puzzled by

eyes held a tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for

Rena didn’t

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 are young and

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

want to say too much, She just

whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback

that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to

a while

car approaching the yard

and Leonel scampered

the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and

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

He reached over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed,

yourself again! She looked expectantly at

removing his soiled pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson on

get it?”

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

a faint

was carried over

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis

who knew Alexis inside out,

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

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

Alexis to read

of quiet and familial beauty, and

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,

later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at

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

a miserable

a fresh coat of Lipstick,

wished to make you popular, to see you become a

splashed cold

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

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

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