Mavisâ heart raced with anxiety.
She bit her trembling lips and said in a hushed tone, âIf it werenât for Mrs.
Fowlerâs scheme, I wouldnât have become pregnant with someone elseâs child, Mr.
Fowler⦠If, if I decide to have an abortion, then⦠I mean, I know you divorced herâ¦â ©
Waylenâs patience was wearing thin.
As he observed Mavis, a memory of Elvira crossed his mind.
He had once hoped that Mavis could lead a happy life for that very reason.
But now, with his heart entirely devoted to Rena, thoughts of Elvira were few and far between.
Instead, every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Renaâs radiant face.
He dreamt of Rena on several occasions.
In his dreams, she always leaned against his chest and called his name softly.
Extinguishing his cigarette, Waylen said calmly, âDonât show up in front of me again.
â
The car window glided shut with a slow, deliberate motion.
Mavis tried to halt him, but he firmly clamped her hand, leaving a painful bruise.
Waylen rolled down the window and stepped on the gas to drive away.
Mavis stood rooted to the spot.
She finally realized that this man had only felt a mere trace of pity for her all along, nothing more.
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Meanwhile, Waylen went to pick up Alexis.
Alexis was overjoyed.
Holding her fatherâs hand, she bid farewell to her teacher.
Then, he carried the little girl into the car.
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Alexis wrapped her arms around his neck and bestowed him with a soft ki*s.
Waylenâs heart melted as he asked gently, âHave you missed me these days?â
âYes, I have,â replied the little girl.
Waylen returned her affectionate gesture with a ki*s and assured her, âIf you ever miss me, just call.
I promise Iâl be there in 30 minutes.
â
Sitting in her childâs seat, Alexis flipped her brown, curly hair and inquired, âDo you miss me or mommy more?â
Waylen admired his daughterâs cleverness.