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.”

to doubt him,

soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist saying something

it’s only been a day, but I already

heart

interrupted, “You’re with her every day,

the phone, grinning. He joined Mark

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

women’s innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as

busy schedule had always made him

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was

a glass of wine for

two of them continued

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

have a few

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

and gazed out of the window at the brilliant

“He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must

Mark nodded.

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

along some gifts he’d purchased for

noon by the time

in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be

Danna. She had an unassuming air about

hastily

Waylen unbuttoned

rather frightened of

shot Waylen

such a way. It was no wonder she

to get to the

onto

Danna come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

Zack is set

Waylen grinned.

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

jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop

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

with a tender gesture, He

anything, I want to be your

providing his wife and children with the best life

had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around Rena and their

had grown content with his work in the

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

upon arriving at the luxurious

Miss Powell, please go and have a chat

moment she entered the

they ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door and

voice emanated

her in,” she

opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

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

floral dress, her long brown hair

a mature

saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth didn’t dare to entertain

latter lifted

make it. Please, have a

from Rena but felt

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup

she still couldn’t shake her

had a favor to ask

initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike

deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

is quite adept at flattery. She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things

influential figures as Aline had

Ruth aspired to be an upstanding

words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on

a bit of

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason you can’t still keep her

didn’t

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

request,

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

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

appeared so fragile, and 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 to face consequences

lingered a while

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded

Alexis and Leonel

peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his

a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted

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

yourself again! She looked expectantly

pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending

Alexis a mini-lesson on

you get it?”

tiny hand, Alexis beamed and

towards Alexis and, with a faint blush,

complete, Marcus was carried

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis

inside out,

treating him as her little one during their make-believe

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

Alexis to read

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it

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

days later, Ruth crossed paths with

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.

was a

the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick,

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

cold water on her face, attempting to

sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to do. Waylen is not a man

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

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