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 well and implored him to

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

day, but I already miss

Waylen’s heart did a

to say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now

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

revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint red from the

He looked incredibly handsome.

casually, “When

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

his promise

Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she used

schedule had always made him unable to address

gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s resolute

glass

of them

night, Waylen found himself in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate,

at least have a

to visit his grave, I’ll

and gazed out

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

Mark nodded.

son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning,

take along some gifts he’d purchased

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

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

hastily took

away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

appeared rather frightened

Waylen

in such a way.

no rush to

onto his

Danna come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to a car race to us. Zack is set to participate in an

Waylen grinned.

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

Waylen’s handsome face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t

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

words with a

want

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

had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire

he had grown content with his work in the

chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to

the luxurious villa, she was greeted by

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

she entered the Luxurious

the servant knocked on the

emanated

her in,”

door opened, revealing the elegantly

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

a floral dress, her long brown hair cascading down her

mature and

such a light. Yet,

was sizing up Rena, the latter

it. Please, have a seat,” Rena

a seat across from

instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still

had a favor to ask of

for Aline, but Aline had a

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

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

to those influential

Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer

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

her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

had quite a bit of snow this year,” she

puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

softer tone, “Even

didn’t elaborate

book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard

unspoken request, Ruth nodded

She just asked softly, “Are

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

believed that

lingered a while

of a car approaching the

Alexis and Leonel

touched

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

over to inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed,

“Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again!

midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

get it?”

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

Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his attention

complete, Marcus was carried over

hungry,” Alexis informed

who knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing

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

however, wished

urged Alexis to

one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling

left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection,

Ruth crossed paths with Aline at

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

was a miserable

leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all

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

and splashed cold water on her face, attempting to sober

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

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

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