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.”

doubt him, She simply wished him

heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist saying

a day, but

Waylen’s heart did a little

with her every day, and now you

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

removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s

He looked incredibly handsome.

“When do you

bittersweet smile playing on

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

women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she used

busy schedule had always made him unable to address

into his glass. Waylen was delighted to

glass of wine for

of them continued to

had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself

a few

to visit his grave, I’ll go

shook her head and gazed out of

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

Mark nodded.

night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning, Waylen prepared

him to take along some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia and

by the time Waylen returned

It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been

Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive in

long, Danna hastily took her

away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended

rather

Waylen

been gazing at Danna in such a way. It was

no rush to

onto his lap and inquired

Danna come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

still into racing. I reckon Danna’s

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

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

halted Rena’s words with a tender gesture, He spoke

than anything, I want to

children with the best life

to become a Lawyer, but now,

grown content with his work in the business

The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead,

drove over and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was

have a chat

the moment she entered

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

emanated

her in,”

revealing the

evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if

wearing a floral dress, her

a mature and alluring

couldn’t help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a

Rena, the latter lifted

glad you could make it. Please,

took a seat across from Rena but felt

turned to the servant and instructed, “Prepare

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still

had a favor to ask of

Aline had a

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain

and she constantly makes

up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she

company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and

words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting

finger and traced

of snow this year,”

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

eyes held a tranquil composure, 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

didn’t elaborate

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

request, Ruth nodded in

much, She just asked softly,

firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by

expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined to face

lingered a

of a car approaching the yard heralded the

and Leonel

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

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

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

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She looked expectantly

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. You need to be gentle

give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?”

her chin with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and

Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned

diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to

hungry,”

out, responded without missing

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

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

Alexis to read

one of quiet and familial

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, ample free time, and a husband who loved her

later, Ruth crossed paths with Aline at a

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

was a

mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing

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

on the tap and splashed cold water on her face,

voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is

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

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