Waylen's Adam's apple bobbed as he swallowed his emotions, responding in a low voice, "| have more faith in a person's ability to have control of his fate."

Mindy sighed and said, "Your character is exceedingly strong, which may at times endanger those around you. In the future, you will experience a rebirth, and only after that, you'll find solace and tranquility.”

Abruptly, Mindy took Rena's hand and inscribed a single word on her palm.

Enveloped by the serenity of the late-night darkness, Rena gently lulled Alexis into slumber, and then she quietly returned to the master bedroom.

To her surprise, Waylen was not there.