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 him, She

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

it’s only been a day, but I

heart did a

with her every day, and now you

joined Mark for

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

He looked incredibly handsome.

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

a bittersweet

guilty for repeatedly postponing his promise to Cecilia. Thankfully,

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

for Mark, his busy schedule had always made

into his glass. Waylen was delighted to

glass of

two of them

overcome with grief and barely ate,

a few

to visit his grave, I’ll

and gazed out of the

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

Mark nodded.

in Zoey’s bedroom. In the early hours of the morning, Waylen prepared to

some gifts he’d purchased for

nearly noon by

than Tyrone’s sister, Danna, who happened to be Zack’s wife. Tyrone had been Waylen’s most formidable rival in

at Danna. She had an unassuming air about her

long, Danna hastily took her

car drive away, Waylen unbuttoned his coat and pretended to

appeared rather

Waylen an amused

had been gazing at Danna in such a way. It was no

to

onto his lap and inquired

by to speak

Rena nodded in confirmation.

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

Waylen grinned.

still into racing. I

Waylen’s handsome face and asked, “Are you jealous? I spoil you too. When

Rena continued seriously, “Waylen, I know you prefer to be a lawyer.

halted Rena’s words with a tender

want

providing his wife and children with the best life possible was

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

content with

company. The weather outside was chilly, so Rena decided to stay indoors.

upon arriving at the luxurious villa, she

a chat with her,”

she

second floor, the servant knocked on the

emanated softly from

in,”

revealing the

a French window, evoking an air of opulence, Just the sight of it made Ruth feel as

there, wearing a floral dress, her long brown

a mature and alluring

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

Rena, the latter lifted her head and offered

make it. Please, have a seat,” Rena said

from Rena

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

her coffee, she still couldn’t shake her

had a favor to ask of

had a strong dislike for

breath, Ruth

individuals, and she constantly makes things difficult for me.

those influential figures

be an upstanding person and was no longer inclined to engage in

Rena gazed thoughtfully outside the window for a moment. Outside, the snowflakes were falling gracefully once more, casting a serene, wintry blanket over

slender finger and traced a delicate

a bit of snow

puzzled by Rena’s

continued in a softer tone, “Even though you work for me now, there’s no reason

didn’t elaborate

within a nearby book and offered a warm smile, “These are tickets for next week’s Fl race, I’ve heard the racers are young and handsome. I believe Miss Hanson would

request, Ruth nodded

Rena didn’t want to say too much, She just asked softly, “Are you willing to help

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

Still, Ruth believed that individuals like Aline, who

lingered a while

the yard heralded the arrival

long, Alexis and Leonel

awakened the peacefully slumbering Marcus, She touched his

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

inspect

wet yourself

replacing them with fresh ones, In the midst of this, he wiped Marcus’s bottom with a damp tissue. While attending

Alexis a mini-lesson on diaper

you get it?” he

tiny hand, Alexis beamed and responded, “Leonel, I have you

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

diaper change was complete, Marcus was carried over to Rena by Alexis and

Marcus is hungry,”

inside out, responded without

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

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

Alexis to

one of quiet and familial beauty, and it left Ruth feeling deeply

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

crossed paths with Aline at a

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

a

a fresh coat

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

tap and splashed cold water on

“But consider what you asked

as she leaned against the wall, producing a long, slender cigarette. Her

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