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.”

claimed he was on a business trip, and Rena had no reason to doubt him, She simply

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

only been a day, but I

heart did

interrupted, “You’re with her every

joined Mark

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

asked casually, “When do you plan to give Cecilia

his glass, a bittersweet smile

guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia.

innate reserve, Cecilia wasn’t as

busy schedule had always made him unable to address his personal

his glass. Waylen was delighted to

glass of wine

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 noodle dish

a few bites,” Mark

grave, I’ll

gazed out

she murmured, “He predicted this ending, yet he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t be

Mark nodded.

a dutiful son, Mark spent the night on the sofa in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of

to take along some gifts

nearly noon by

found 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

help but steal a few extra glances at Danna. She had

hastily

sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned

appeared rather frightened of

shot Waylen an

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

no rush to

Rena onto his lap

Danna come by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

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

you too. When you lost

you prefer to be a

a tender gesture, He spoke

than anything, I want to be

providing his wife and children with

dream had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his entire

grown content with his work in the business

the afternoon, Waylen headed to the company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors. Instead, she called for Ruth to come to

the luxurious villa, she was greeted by a smiling

is in the study on the second floor, Miss Powell, please go and have a chat with

she entered the Luxurious villa

knocked on the study door and announced, “Mrs.

voice emanated softly from

in,” she

revealing the

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

dress, her long brown

a mature

couldn’t help but think of Waylen when she saw Rena in such a light. Yet, at this moment, Ruth

was sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and

make it. Please,

across from

instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee

Ruth sipped her coffee, she still

had a favor

worked for Aline, but Aline had

deep breath, Ruth couldn’t

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

those influential figures as Aline had wanted, she might have been able to

aspired to be an upstanding person

Ruth’s words, Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once

traced a delicate path

had quite a bit of snow

was a bit puzzled by Rena’s

masking her thoughts. She continued in a softer tone, “Even though you

didn’t

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

unspoken request, Ruth

didn’t want to say too much, She

firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered

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

a car approaching the yard heralded the arrival of

long, Alexis and

gently awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold little hand and said, “Marcus, it’s time to

gentle kiss on his rosy cheek and

inspect Marcus’s diaper and proclaimed,

exclaimed, “Oh, Marcus, you’ve wet yourself again! She looked

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

Alexis a

get

hand, Alexis beamed and

gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush, turned his

diaper change was complete, Marcus was

Marcus is hungry,” Alexis informed Rena

inside out, responded without missing

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

his book, quietly turning its pages. Alexis, however, wished to join in the care

to

quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth

a young age, was left to care for the children. Yet, upon reflection, she realized that Rena had made this choice herself. Rena

later, Ruth crossed paths

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 making her way

was a miserable

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

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

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

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

into a seductive smile as she leaned against the

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