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.”

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

words, Waylen’s heart swelled

day,

Waylen’s heart

about to say more when Mark interrupted, “You’re with her every day, and now you can’t stand one

hung up the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

“When do you

bittersweet smile

postponing his promise to Cecilia.

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

schedule had always made him

Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted

poured a glass

them

Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief and

least have a few bites,” Mark

to visit his grave, I’ll go with

and gazed out

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

Mark nodded.

son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s

take along some gifts he’d

by

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

She had an unassuming air about her and

hastily

white sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat

rather frightened of

shot Waylen

way. It was no wonder she felt a

to get to the

Rena onto his lap and

come by to speak with

Rena nodded in confirmation.

to a car race to us. Zack is set to

Waylen grinned.

into racing. I reckon Danna’s been

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

prefer to be

words with a tender

want

providing his wife and children with the

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

he had grown content with his work in

was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to come to

and, upon arriving at the luxurious villa,

please go and have a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded

moment she entered the Luxurious

on the

voice emanated softly from

her in,”

revealing the

of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as if it were all

there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown hair

exuded a mature

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

the latter lifted her

Please, have a seat,” Rena

from Rena but felt somewhat

servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup

she

a favor to ask of

Aline had a strong dislike for her

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

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

cozy up to those influential figures as

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

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

slender finger and traced a delicate path on

bit of snow

by Rena’s

a softer tone, “Even though you work for

Rena didn’t

are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome. I believe Miss Hanson would

unspoken request, Ruth

too much, She just asked softly, “Are you

thought for a few seconds and nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her

move from her, Still, Ruth believed that

a

approaching the yard heralded the arrival of joyous

and

Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus,

Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

over to inspect Marcus’s

Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She

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 know. You need

proceeded to give Alexis a mini-lesson

you get it?”

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

and, with a faint blush, turned

Marcus was

is hungry,” Alexis

knew Alexis inside out,

the role of a mother to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games. Rena calmly prepared a bottle of

Alexis, however, wished to join in the care of Marcus. Leonel gently tugged

urged Alexis to

familial beauty, and it left

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, ample free time, and a husband who loved

paths with Aline at a

someone make sure Ruth had a bit too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in

was a miserable

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

me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make you

tap and splashed cold water on

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

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

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