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.”

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

words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing.

only been a day, but I already

heart did a

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

grinning. He joined

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet smile

his promise to

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t

his busy schedule had always made him unable to address

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen

glass of

of them continued

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

a few bites,”

visit his grave, I’ll

her head and gazed out of

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

Mark nodded.

Being a dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s

asked him to take along some gifts he’d purchased

noon by the time Waylen returned

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

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

Danna hastily took her

sports car drive away, Waylen

rather

Waylen

gazing at Danna in such a way. It was no

rush to

he settled Rena onto his lap and

by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

gave tickets 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

asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you

I know you prefer to be a lawyer.

a tender gesture, He spoke

than anything, I want to be

a man, providing his wife and children with the

been to become a Lawyer, but

he had grown content with his work in the

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

luxurious

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

suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

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

emanated softly from

in,”

opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

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

a floral dress, her long

exuded a mature and alluring

but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain

latter lifted her head and offered

glad you could make it. Please, have a seat,”

across from Rena but felt

and instructed, “Prepare a cup

coffee, she still

a favor to ask of

initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong

breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things

long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline

joining Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and

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

traced a delicate path on

of snow

puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t still keep

Rena didn’t

for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the

Rena’s unspoken request,

much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing to

closer and whispered confidentially in her ear.

her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to face consequences sooner or

a while

the yard heralded the arrival of joyous

Alexis and

She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s time

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

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

you’ve wet yourself

removing his soiled pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst 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.

to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

you get

hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I

gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint

complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded

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

Alexis to read alongside

of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling

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,

days later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a wine

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 her way to the restroom. Ruth ended

a miserable

applying a fresh coat

truly wished to make you popular, to see you

and splashed cold

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

leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender

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