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.”

was on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt

her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing.

day, but I already

heart

interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now you can’t stand

phone, grinning. He joined

black turtleneck, Waylen*s face flushed

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet smile

for repeatedly postponing his promise to

wasn’t

had always made him unable to address his

gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear

a glass of wine for

of them

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 simple

have a few bites,” Mark urged

his grave, I’ll go with

head and gazed out of the window at the

chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I

Mark nodded.

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

some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia

noon by the time Waylen returned

an unexpected guest in the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most formidable rival in matters

at Danna. She had an unassuming air

long, Danna hastily took

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

appeared rather

Waylen an

been gazing at Danna in such a way.

no rush to

he settled Rena onto his lap and inquired

come by

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to us. Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

nearly 3@ and still into racing. I

face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I didn’t stop you from

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

halted Rena’s words with a tender gesture, He

than anything, I want to be your

providing his wife and children with the best life possible

dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now,

with his

was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors.

and, upon arriving at the luxurious

please go and have a chat

shifted the moment she

floor, the servant knocked on

voice emanated

her in,”

opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

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

was seated there, wearing a floral dress, her long

a mature

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

sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered

could make it. Please, have a seat,”

a seat across from Rena but felt

to the servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup

her coffee, she still couldn’t shake her

a favor

worked for Aline, but Aline had a

taking a deep breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself any

at flattery. She has managed to gain favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly

to cozy up to those influential figures

company, Ruth aspired to be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined

the snowflakes

slender finger and traced a

had quite a bit of snow

bit puzzled by Rena’s sudden mention of the

“Even

Rena didn’t elaborate

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded

want to say too much, She just asked softly,

and whispered confidentially in her ear. Ruth was genuinely taken aback by the

her, Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who harbored malice in the entertainment industry,

a

the

and Leonel

the baby’s room and gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her

placed a gentle kiss

to inspect Marcus’s

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She

bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these

give Alexis a mini-lesson

get

with her tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help me,

with a faint blush, turned his attention back to

Marcus was carried over

hungry,”

out, responded

treating him as her little one during their make-believe

was engrossed in his book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in

urged Alexis to read

familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

age, was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized

paths with Aline at

glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He

a

coat of Lipstick, all the

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

tap and splashed cold water on her face,

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

she leaned against

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