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.”

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

words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing.

only been a day, but I already

Waylen’s heart

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

phone, grinning. He joined Mark for

removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed a faint red from

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

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

reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as she

had always made

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

glass

of them continued to chat

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

a few bites,” Mark

want to visit his grave,

head and gazed out of

chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t be visiting

Mark nodded.

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

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

noon by the time Waylen returned

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

at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and

Danna hastily

car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his

appeared rather frightened

Waylen an amused

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

to get to

settled Rena onto his lap and inquired

Danna come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

gave tickets to a car race to us. Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

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

stroked Waylen’s handsome face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you

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

Rena’s words with a tender gesture, He spoke

I want

children with

dream had been to become a Lawyer, but

with his work in the business

was chilly, so Rena

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by

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

shifted the moment she

the servant knocked on the study door

voice emanated softly

her in,”

door opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

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

floral dress, her

a mature and alluring

such a

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head

you could make it. Please, have a

a seat across from Rena but felt

turned to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee

sipped her coffee, she

had a favor to ask

but Aline had a strong dislike for her and

breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

and she constantly makes things

influential figures as Aline had wanted, she

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

the

slender finger and traced a delicate path on

had quite a bit of

puzzled by

continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work

didn’t elaborate

and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s

unspoken request, Ruth

say too much, She just asked softly, “Are

and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered

her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who

a

of a car approaching the yard

Alexis and Leonel scampered

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

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

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

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

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 with

Alexis a

get it?”

her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and

Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his attention

change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by

hungry,” Alexis informed

knew Alexis inside out, responded

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

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

Alexis to read alongside

quiet and familial beauty, and

sympathy for Rena, who, at such a young age, was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized that Rena

paths

had a bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained

a

stood before the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all

wished to make you popular, to see

cold water on her face, attempting to

croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you

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

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