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.”

and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply wished him well and implored him to take care of

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

it’s only been a day, but

heart did

with her every day, and now you

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

removed his coat, revealing a black turtleneck,

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing

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

wasn’t as

busy schedule had always made him

Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear Mark’s

glass

two of them continued

into the night, Waylen 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 upon himself to whip up a

have a

his grave, I’ll go with you,”

gazed out of

through with it. It must have brought

Mark nodded.

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

take along some gifts

nearly noon by the time

arrival, he found an unexpected guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna,

had an unassuming air about her and seemed somewhat apprehensive in

hastily took her

away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

appeared rather

Waylen an

a way. It was no wonder she felt a little

rush to

onto

come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

race to us. Zack is set to participate in an Fl car race next

Waylen grinned.

racing.

you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost

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

words with a

want to be

his wife and children with the best life possible

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

he had grown content with his

Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for

the luxurious

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 inside the

mood suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious

second floor, the servant knocked on

emanated softly from

her in,” she

revealing

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

there, wearing a floral dress, her long

exuded a mature

but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment,

up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered a

make it. Please,

took a seat across from

“Prepare a cup of

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still couldn’t shake

favor

Aline had a strong dislike for her and frequently caused

Ruth

is quite adept at flattery. She 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 an

to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted,

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

moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling

slender finger and traced a delicate path on the frosted

had quite a bit of

bit puzzled by Rena’s

held a tranquil composure, masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no

Rena didn’t

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

unspoken request,

to say too much, She just

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

such a bold move from her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry, were

lingered a

the yard heralded the

long, Alexis and

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

a gentle kiss on his

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

wet yourself again!

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 know. You need

proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

get it?” he

Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help me, don’t

Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his

Marcus was carried over

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

knew Alexis inside out, responded without

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

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

to

scene was one of quiet and familial

villa, she couldn’t help but feel a pang 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,

paths with Aline

portly 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

fresh coat of Lipstick, all the

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

splashed cold water on her face, attempting

“But consider what you asked

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

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