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.”

reason to doubt him, She simply wished

he listened to her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart

a day, but

too.” Waylen’s heart did a

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

phone, grinning. He joined

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing on

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

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as forward as

had always made him unable to address

glass.

glass

them

ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took it upon himself to whip

have a few bites,” Mark

visit his grave,

shook her head and gazed out of the

a hushed voice, she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t be visiting

Mark nodded.

the sofa in Zoey’s

to take along some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia

noon by

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

help but steal a few extra glances at Danna. She had an

Danna hastily

Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended to

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen an amused

gazing at Danna in such a way. It was no

to

he settled Rena onto his lap

Danna come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

a car race to us. Zack is

Waylen grinned.

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

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

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

with a tender gesture,

than anything, I want

with the best life possible was

become a Lawyer, but now, his entire

grown content with his

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

luxurious villa, she was greeted by

is in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment and was led

mood suddenly shifted the moment she entered

on the study

emanated softly

in,” she

door opened, revealing the elegantly

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

floral dress, her

exuded a mature and alluring

help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain any inappropriate

Rena, the latter

could make it. Please, have a seat,”

across from Rena but felt

the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

she

a favor to

initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she

up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been

an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage

window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a serene, wintry blanket over the

traced a delicate path on the frosted

a bit of snow this

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of

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

didn’t

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

request, Ruth nodded in

She just asked softly,

and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth

such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like

a while

car approaching the

long, Alexis and

into the baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus,

out a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted to

inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed, “He’s wet

yourself

turned Marcus 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,

then proceeded to give Alexis a

you get it?”

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

towards Alexis and, with a

diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena

hungry,”

inside out,

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

however, wished to join

Alexis to read

one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling

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

crossed paths with Aline

man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making her way to the restroom. Ruth ended up

was a miserable

the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat

the hardship after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you

turned on the tap and splashed cold

some semblance of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But

lips curled into a seductive smile as she leaned against

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