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.”

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

words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He

it’s only been a day, but I

too.” Waylen’s heart

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

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

“When do you

bittersweet smile playing on

felt guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise

Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she used to

his busy schedule had always made him unable to address

year,” Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s resolute

poured a glass of wine

them continued to

into the night, Waylen found himself in 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 whip up a simple noodle dish for

at least have a few bites,” Mark

grave, I’ll go

and gazed out of

he chose to go through with it.

Mark nodded.

night on the sofa in Zoey’s

take along some gifts he’d purchased for

by the

arrival, he found an unexpected guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened

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

Danna hastily took her

white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended

appeared rather frightened of

shot Waylen an amused

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

rush to

onto his lap

Danna come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

3@ and still into racing.

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

know you prefer to

a tender gesture, He spoke

than anything, I want to be

his wife and children with the

become a Lawyer, but now, his

had grown content with his

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

arriving at the luxurious villa,

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

she entered

the second floor, the servant knocked on the

voice emanated

in,”

door opened, revealing the

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

floral dress, her

mature and

Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment,

was sizing up Rena, the latter

it. Please, have a

across from Rena but felt

servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup

she still couldn’t shake her

favor to

initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for

taking a deep breath, Ruth

she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly

was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as

an upstanding person

hearing Ruth’s words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

quite a bit of

bit puzzled by

thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason

Rena didn’t elaborate

a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers

Rena’s unspoken request,

didn’t want to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are

thought for a few seconds and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her

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

lingered a while

car approaching the yard heralded

Alexis and

Marcus, She touched his face with her

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed,

exclaimed, “Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She looked expectantly at

over, 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,

give Alexis a

you get it?” he

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

shifted his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned

complete, Marcus was carried

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed

who knew Alexis inside out, responded without

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

in his book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in

urged Alexis to

quiet and familial beauty, and

at such a young age, was left to care for

crossed paths with Aline at a wine

Ruth had 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 her way

a

leisurely applying a fresh coat of

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

she had regained some semblance of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is

as she leaned against the wall, producing a

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