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.”

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

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

day, but

heart did

about to say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now you

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for a drink

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

glass, a bittersweet smile playing on his

his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer lurked

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

busy schedule had always made him

glass. Waylen

glass of

two of them continued

been overcome with grief and

have a few bites,” Mark

visit his grave, I’ll go with

and gazed out of the window

go through with it. It must have

Mark nodded.

sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning, Waylen prepared

along some

by the time

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

at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her

long, Danna hastily

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

rather

shot Waylen

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

showed no rush to get

Rena onto

Danna come by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

into racing. I reckon Danna’s

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

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

words with a tender gesture, He spoke

anything, I want to

with the

to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around

content with his work in the business

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

over and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she was greeted by

in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat

suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa

second floor, the servant knocked on the

emanated softly

in,”

revealing the elegantly decorated

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

wearing a floral dress,

exuded a mature

such a light.

was sizing up Rena, the latter

make it. Please, have a seat,” Rena

a seat across from Rena but felt somewhat

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

coffee, she still

had a favor to

worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for

a 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

those influential figures as Aline had wanted,

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

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

slender finger and traced a delicate path

had quite a bit of

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden

in a softer tone, “Even though

didn’t

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

request, Ruth nodded in

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

a few seconds and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by the audacity of Rena’s

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

lingered a while

a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

long, Alexis and Leonel scampered

Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s time

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy

inspect Marcus’s

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again!

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, “Marcus isn’t a doll, you

Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?”

chin with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have

towards Alexis and, with a faint

diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis

Alexis inside out, responded without missing

him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle of milk and fed

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

Alexis to read alongside

quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth

of sympathy for Rena, who, at such 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 a husband who loved

paths with Aline at a wine

portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing

a

a fresh coat of Lipstick, all

You know, I truly wished to make you popular, to see you become a star. But you

the tap and splashed cold

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

lips curled into a seductive smile as she leaned against the wall,

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