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

heart

a day, but I

heart did

interrupted, “You’re with her every

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

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

casually, “When do you

glass, a bittersweet smile playing on

promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no

wasn’t

his busy schedule had always made

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was

poured a glass of wine for

of them continued to chat

in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and barely ate, so Mark took

at least have a few

visit his grave, I’ll go with

head and gazed out

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

Mark nodded.

night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom.

to take along some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia and

nearly noon by

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

at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed

Danna hastily took

sports car drive away, Waylen

appeared rather frightened of

Waylen an amused

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

no rush to get to

settled Rena onto his lap

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to us. Zack is set to

Waylen grinned.

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

you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you from

“Waylen, I know you prefer to be

words with a tender

anything, I want to be

man, providing his wife and children with the best life possible was of paramount

been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire

with his work in the

Rena decided to stay indoors.

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

Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the servant

mood suddenly shifted the moment she entered the Luxurious villa

the second floor, the servant knocked on the study

voice emanated softly

in,” she

opened, revealing

of

there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair cascading down

exuded a mature

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

Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered a warm

glad you could make it. Please, have a seat,” Rena

from Rena but

instructed, “Prepare a cup of

coffee, she still

a favor

had a strong dislike for her and

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event,

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

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

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

her slender finger and traced a delicate path on

bit of snow this year,” she

was a bit puzzled by

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

Rena didn’t

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

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

and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was

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

a while

sound of a car approaching the yard heralded

long, Alexis and Leonel

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

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and attempted

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

wet yourself again! She looked

wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these tasks, he whispered

then proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson on

get it?” he

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

Alexis and, with a

the diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

hungry,” Alexis informed

inside out, responded without

treating him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle

pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in

urged Alexis to read

was one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left

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

Ruth crossed paths with Aline

make sure Ruth had a bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside

was a

leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all the while wearing a

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

tap and splashed cold water on her

hoarse voice, “But

leaned against the wall, producing

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