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.”

trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored

words, Waylen’s heart swelled

only been a day, but I already

too.” Waylen’s heart did a

“You’re with her every

phone, grinning. He joined Mark for a

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet

his promise

Cecilia wasn’t

Mark, his busy schedule had always made him

into his glass.

poured a glass of wine for

two of them continued to

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

least have a few

you want to visit his grave, I’ll go with you,” he

her head and gazed out of

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 his

Mark nodded.

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

some gifts he’d purchased

was nearly noon by the time Waylen returned

house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened

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

Danna hastily took her

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

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen an amused

Danna in such a way. It was no wonder she

rush to get to the

onto his lap

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

us. Zack is set to participate

Waylen grinned.

still into racing. I reckon

spoil you too. When you lost

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

a tender gesture, He spoke

anything, I want to be your

children with the best life possible was

dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire

content with his work in the business

so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead,

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment and was led

shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs. Fowler,

emanated softly

in,”

opened, revealing the

French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made

was seated there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown

exuded a mature and alluring

Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this

the latter lifted her head

glad you could make it. Please, have a

a seat across from Rena

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

she still couldn’t shake

a favor to

but Aline had a strong

a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself in

as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she

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

hearing Ruth’s words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a serene, wintry blanket over

traced a delicate path on the frosted

bit of snow this year,”

a bit puzzled by Rena’s

tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s

Rena didn’t

simply retrieved two tickets from within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome. I believe Miss Hanson would appreciate

unspoken request, Ruth nodded

Rena didn’t want to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing to help

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

Ruth hadn’t expected such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were destined

lingered a

a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival

long, Alexis and Leonel

and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said,

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

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

yourself

this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While

then proceeded to give Alexis a

get it?”

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

a faint blush, turned his attention back

was carried over to Rena by

is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded without missing

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

was engrossed in his book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel

Alexis to read alongside

quiet and familial beauty, and it

the villa, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy for Rena, who, at such a young age, was left to care for

crossed paths with Aline at

beside Aline but

a miserable

applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all

quite the hardship after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star. But you decided to

on the tap and splashed cold water

of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to

seductive smile as she leaned against the

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