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.”

no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him

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

day, but I already miss

too.” Waylen’s heart did

when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and

phone, grinning. He joined Mark

coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face

He looked incredibly handsome.

tongue, and he asked casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia and

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as

busy schedule had always made him unable to address his personal

his glass. Waylen was

poured a glass

two of them continued

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

least have a

his grave, I’ll

her head and gazed out of the

yet he chose to go through with it. It must

Mark nodded.

the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the

asked him to take along some

was nearly noon by the

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

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

long, Danna hastily took

car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and

appeared rather

shot Waylen an

such a way. It was

rush to get to

onto his lap and inquired

come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

3@ and still into racing. I reckon

jealous? I spoil you

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

with a tender gesture,

than anything, I want to be

providing his wife and children with the

become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered

had grown content with

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

the luxurious villa,

the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the

moment she entered the Luxurious villa

they ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs.

voice emanated

her in,”

door opened, revealing the elegantly

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

there, wearing a floral dress,

a mature and alluring

couldn’t help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment,

was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted

make it. Please, have a

across from

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of

coffee, she still couldn’t

had a favor

had a strong dislike for her and

deep breath, Ruth

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

truth, as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential

Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer

a moment. Outside, the snowflakes

and traced a

had quite a bit of

by Rena’s sudden mention of the

in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t still

Rena didn’t

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded

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

seconds and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered

her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined

a

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival

Alexis and Leonel

touched his face with her cold little

placed a gentle

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

wet yourself

wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these tasks, he whispered to Alexis, “Marcus isn’t a doll, you know. You need to

Alexis a

get it?”

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

towards Alexis and, with a faint blush,

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

hungry,” Alexis informed

Alexis inside out, responded without

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

wished to join in

to read

familial beauty, and it left

was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized that Rena had made this choice herself. Rena had wealth, ample free

crossed paths with Aline at

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

a miserable

leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

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

splashed cold water on her face, attempting to

she had 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

as she leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender

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