“Waylen, Let's get straight to the point. I'm here in Duefron for two reasons. First, to attend the Figueroa family's wedding banquet, and second, to search for my rebellious son. Zack ran away from home without a word, leaving only a note mentioning making his name in Duefron. I'm worried about him."

Zack's face came to Waylen's mind, and he smiled.

"It's good for young people to face hardships. Don't worry, Mr Carson."

Brandon sighed, expressing his concerns about his son's waywardness.

"That's true, but I'm always afraid that he will go astray... Waylen you are familiar with Duefron. Can you do me a favor to look for Zack?"

Waylen still smiled.

"Of course."

Brandon was furious at his son's incompetence despite missing him dearly.

"I don't know where Zack is now. I fear he might end up on the streets... Anyways, let's meet at Robert's wedding on Saturday."

Waylen saw Brandon out politely

Waylen politely escorted Brandon out, and soon Jazlyn entered the office. She asked, “Mr. Fowler, would you like me to investigate young Mr. Carson's current whereabouts? He often uses electronic devices, so I believe we can locate him within half a day."

Waylen took a sip of his coffee, smiling faintly.

"Mr. Carson has pampered his son too much. If you ask me, boys need to face challenges on their own."

Jazlyn couldn't help but remain silent after Waylen's statement.

She had a feeling that Waylen had even purposely made that comment.

Leaving the office, Jazlyn went about her own tasks while Waylen took out his phone and opened his photo album. Among the pictures was a captivating photo of Rena playing the piano-a moment frozen in time that exuded beauty. He stared at the photo for a long while, reminiscing about their intimate moments together. It then dawned on him that they didn't even have a single photo together, despite the closeness they once shared.

Waylen gently caressed the photo on his phone, lost in bittersweet memories.

In recent days, Rena had been ignoring Waylen, still harboring resentment towards him.

She resented his words from that fateful night.

She felt abandoned when she needed him the most but he was nowhere to be found.

She blamed him for his harsh actions against the Larson family.

Unbeknownst to her, even if she hadn't made the promise, Waylen would never have gone through with anything against Hyatt. Her lack of trust in him made her acquiesce too easily.