Eloise struggled to adjust her leg, her gaze suddenly rising to meet

Waylen's. Tears cascaded down her cheeks once again, seemingly without any cause. Her heart was too shattered to form any words

Waylen extended a tissue to her and proceeded to pour a glass of water.

As Eloise wiped away her tears and composed herself, she began in a soft, subdued tone, "Waylen, I understand what you mean... You still long to be with Rena as a couple. But a fulfilling marriage is not easily attained and you've really done it wrong this time. I know you excel in your profession and have yet to lose a single lawsuit. I am also aware of your concerns for your career as you flew to Braseovell.

But Rena was carrying your child, and you once had a history with

Elvira. Regardless, you should never have Left Rena alone like that to help Elvira!"

Waylen nodded in acknowledgment.

He slowly squatted down, resting his head against Eloise's legs.

“It's my fault, Mom! I don't want to end things with Rena. I need an opportunity to make amends for her pain.”

Eloise couldn't help but cry once more.

Amends...

How could Waylen possibly make amends to Rena while their daughter Lay in the incubator?

Waylen had deeply wounded Rena, a wound that couldn't be simply mended with another pregnancy or another child.

And no matter how many children came into the world, they would never replace their Little Alexis.

Eloise tenderly touched Waylen's face and whispered, “Rena loves you deeply. Otherwise, she wouldn't have continuously given you chances time and time again! Consider what happened between Vera and Roscoe. If it were someone else, would Rena have made those sacrifices for anyone other than you? Absolutely not! She did it simply because you are

Waylen Fowler; because you're the man she loved... You two have endured so much together, yet you, Waylen, still fail to appreciate it. Perhaps it's because you've always obtained what you desired too easily..."

Eloise sighed heavily and then continued, “But marriage isn't like that. A broken-hearted woman will never turn back!"

Waylen was lost in thought.

He knew deep down that Eloise's words held truth.

Because it came to him effortlessly, he never truly cherished it!

He always believed he had control over Rena, naively assuming that although she might be angry when he chose to fly to Braseovell, she would eventually forgive him after some coaxing.

He still viewed Rena as an innocent ignorant girl.