Waylen called out, “Mr. Evans."

Mark halted.

He turned around, a sarcastic smile gracing his otherwise elegant countenance.

"I assumed you only care about Lyndon."

With Rena cradled in his arms, Mark departed.

Waylen remained rooted in his spot, his hands clenched into tight fists. If he were asked to pinpoint his greatest regret in life, it would undoubtedly be leaving Rena behind for Braseovell.

The Fowler family approached him.

Korbyn, his eyes bloodshot, struck his son twice in the presence of his wife and daughter.

Fury consumed Korbyn as he spat out, “You wretched excuse for a man!

Juliette, her eyes brimming with tears, attempted to intervene, only to be forcefully pushed aside by her husband.

In a hospital teeming with people, disregarding his own dignity, Korbyn delivered another resounding slap to his only son's face.

“Have you any idea the danger your wife faced? She called you but your phone remained switched off. If it weren't for Mark, we would have been oblivious to the explosion at the villa. The outcome could have been the loss of both Rena and the baby. Eloise and the maid were also grievously injured. Where were you in that moment? You, a supposed guardian of the family. Where the hell were you? Let me enlighten you. Rena endured 16 agonizing hours to bring your child into this world. She risked her very life for the sake of your offspring. You despicable excuse for a human... I could end you right here, right now!”

Juliette made no attempt to halt Korbyn's fury this time and simply wept.

Cecilia, too, burst into tears.

"Waylen, if you don't love Rena, then set her free. Things wouldn't have had to end up like this if you did..."

Waylen stood there, struck dumb with astonishment.

Didn't he love Rena?

He loved her. He was certain of his love for her, yet he had forsaken her.

And now, Rena... no Longer desired him.

Waylen struggled to catch a glimpse of Rena during the following days

Mark dispatched individuals to stand guard outside Rena's ward.

The remaining members of the Fowler family were granted access, yet