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

to her soft-spoken words, Waylen’s heart swelled with longing. He couldn’t resist saying

it’s only been a day, but I already

Waylen’s heart

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

joined Mark

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 plan

his glass, a bittersweet smile playing on

postponing his promise to

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t

busy schedule had always made him

year,” Mark whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen

a glass

of them

into the night, Waylen found himself in Rena‘s room, Meanwhile, Mark ventured into Zoey’s room. Zoey had been overcome with grief

have a few bites,” Mark urged

you want to visit his grave, I’ll go with

gazed out of

hushed voice, she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him

Mark nodded.

on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours

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

nearly noon by

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

She had an unassuming air about

Danna hastily took

drive away, Waylen unbuttoned

rather frightened

shot Waylen an

Danna in such a way. It

rush to get

he settled Rena onto

Danna come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

tickets to a car race to us. Zack is set to participate in

Waylen grinned.

into racing. I reckon Danna’s

“Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When you lost your memory, I

know you prefer to be a lawyer. After I give birth to this

Rena’s words with a tender gesture,

I want

his wife and children with the best life

he had met Rena, Waylen’s dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire dream centered around Rena and their

he had grown content with his work in the business

The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth

luxurious villa, she

second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with her,” the

shifted the moment she entered

ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs. Fowler, Miss Powell

voice emanated

her in,”

door opened, revealing the elegantly decorated

beside a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made

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 didn’t dare to entertain

she was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted

glad you could make it. Please, have

a seat across from

servant and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

sipped her coffee, she

had a favor

had initially worked for Aline, but Aline had a strong dislike for her

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

favor with several prominent individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me. During the last event, I nearly found myself

truth, as long as Ruth was willing to cozy up to those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been able to avoid these

upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in

moment. Outside, the snowflakes

finger and traced a delicate path on the

bit of snow this year,”

was a bit puzzled by Rena’s

didn’t

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

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth

much, She

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

a while

a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

and

awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with

a cute cry. Alexis placed a gentle kiss on his rosy cheek

He reached over to inspect Marcus’s

“Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself

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 to be gentle

Alexis a mini-lesson on

get it?”

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

gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned

was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed

inside out, responded without missing a

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

quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished

to read alongside

quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

departed from the 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,

paths with Aline at

too much to drink. Ruth’s agent glared at the portly man beside Aline but refrained from voicing his anger. He assisted Ruth in making

a miserable

mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick,

you’re facing quite the hardship after betraying me, aren’t you, Ruth? You know, I truly wished to make

turned on the tap and splashed cold water on her face, attempting to sober

she had regained some semblance of sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But consider what you asked me to

smile as she leaned against the wall, producing a long,

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