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.”

was on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and

heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist saying

it’s only been a day, but I already miss

Waylen’s heart did a little

more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every

joined Mark for a drink and some

revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint

He looked incredibly handsome.

Waylen’s tongue, and he asked casually, “When do you plan to

bittersweet smile playing

promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no

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

always made him unable

glass. Waylen

a glass

them continued to chat

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

at least have a few bites,”

visit his grave, I’ll go with

her head and gazed out of the window

“He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with

Mark nodded.

dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the

some

was nearly noon by the time

than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be

steal a few extra glances at Danna. She had

long, Danna hastily took her

away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended to be

appeared rather

Waylen an amused

in such a way. It was no wonder she

showed no rush to get to the

onto his lap

Danna come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

Zack is set to participate in an Fl car race

Waylen grinned.

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

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

you prefer to be a lawyer. After I give birth to this

words with a tender

than anything, I want

wife and children with the best life possible was

dream had been to become a

with his work in the

weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for

and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa,

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

suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

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

voice emanated softly from

in,”

revealing the elegantly decorated

green leather sofas sat beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if it

a floral dress, her

exuded a mature

a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare

sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered a

it. Please, have a seat,” Rena said

seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

and instructed, “Prepare

her coffee, she still couldn’t shake her

favor to ask

had initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong

Ruth couldn’t contain

to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things

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

Rena’s company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in

a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on

quite a bit of

by Rena’s sudden mention of

in a softer tone, “Even though you work

didn’t elaborate

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

unspoken request,

Rena didn’t want to say too much, She just

beckoned Ruth closer and whispered

Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline,

a while

a car approaching the yard heralded the

Alexis and Leonel

dashed into the baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her

cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek

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

wet yourself again!

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

give Alexis a mini-lesson on

you get it?” he

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

his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush,

was carried over to Rena

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis

inside out,

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

pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel gently

to read alongside

and familial beauty,

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

Ruth crossed paths with

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 to

was a

leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while

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 a

turned on the tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting

a hoarse voice, “But consider what

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

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