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

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

it’s only been a day, but

Waylen’s heart did

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

the phone, grinning. He joined Mark for a

coat, revealing a black turtleneck, Waylen*s

He looked incredibly handsome.

casually, “When do

a bittersweet smile playing

for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully, danger no longer lurked

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

for Mark, his busy schedule had always made him unable to address his

whispered, gazing into his glass. Waylen was delighted to hear

glass of wine

them

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

least have a few bites,” Mark

you want to visit his grave,

head and gazed out of the window

he chose to go through with it. It must have brought him some peace. Mark, I won’t

Mark nodded.

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

along some gifts he’d purchased for Cecilia and

noon by the

the house. It was none other than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most

a few extra glances at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her and seemed

hastily took her

sports car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and

appeared rather

Waylen an amused

such a way. It was no wonder she felt a little

to get to the

Rena onto his lap

by to

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

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

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

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

words with a tender gesture, He

I want to be your

wife and children with

had been to become a Lawyer, but now, his

he had grown content with his work in

chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors.

the luxurious villa, she

a chat with her,” the servant said. Ruth nodded in acknowledgment and was led

the moment she entered the Luxurious villa once

they ascended to the second floor, the servant knocked on the study

voice emanated softly

her in,” she

opened, revealing the

of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel

floral dress, her long brown

exuded a mature and

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

sizing up Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered

glad you could make it. Please, have

from

and instructed, “Prepare a cup of coffee for Miss

she

had a favor to ask of

had a strong dislike for her and frequently caused

breath, Ruth couldn’t contain herself

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

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

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

window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were

extended her slender finger and traced a delicate path on the

quite a bit of snow this

puzzled by Rena’s sudden

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

didn’t

nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young

Rena’s unspoken request, Ruth nodded in

say too much, She just

nodded firmly. Rena beckoned Ruth closer and whispered confidentially in her

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

lingered a while

the

Alexis and

awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his face with her cold

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

inspect Marcus’s

yourself

over, removing his soiled pants and replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending to these

to give Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

get it?” he

Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you to help

his gaze towards Alexis and, with a faint blush,

Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

is hungry,”

knew Alexis inside out, responded without

to Marcus, treating him as her little one during their make-believe games.

wished to join in the

urged Alexis to read alongside

one of quiet and familial

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,

crossed paths with Aline at a wine

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 to the restroom. Ruth

a

stood before the mirror, leisurely applying a fresh coat of Lipstick, all 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 rely on

cold water on

sobriety, she croaked in a hoarse voice, “But

lips curled into a seductive smile as she leaned against the

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