Waylen considered reprimanding his son, but was dissuaded by Rena.


    Softly, Rena reasoned, “He''s upset. The more you push, the harder it''ll be for Melissa. Unless you reinstate Marcus as CEO of the Fowler Group and resume your duties.” Waylen found himself at a loss for words.


    Renafortingly caressed his arm and spoke softly. “They''ve been raised in different environments


    and need time to adjust to each other''s pace. Since it''s not feasible to expect Melissa to abandon her career, Marcus mustpromise. If he doesn''t, their rtionship won''t survive. Waylen, they have a child together. Regardless of Marcus’ anger, they can''t sever ties.” Waylen, still discontent, inquired, “Then why didn''t Marcus rebuff Violette when she approached him?” Rena cast a nce at Waylen as she slowly replied, “To provoke me, you used to surround yourself with numerous women. Inparison, Marcus is more discreet about his personal affairs.” Waylen felt anxious. “That was in the past. Besides, I didn''t have intimate rtions with any of them.” Rena leaned against his shoulder and reassured him, “I trust you” Waylen ran his fingers through her hair and sighed. “Each of our children is more troublesome than thest. I suspect Alexis and Leonel''s rtionship isn''t as strong as before. I tried asking them, but they remained tight-lipped, and Evelyn wasn''t forting with information.” Rena patted Waylen reassuringly.


    After considering it, Waylen remarked, “Compared to our youth, their disagreements might seem minor. They will sort things out on their own.” Rena smiled in response.


    Later that night, she perused the documents in the study. They contained confidential information about the Watson Group, which she had painstakingly obtained. However, Waylen was unaware of this, and he would likely feel jealous if he found out.


    The Watson Group was facing challenges. A project in the subsidiarypany of Duefron required funding, but the group was encountering obstacles.


    Setting aside the documents, Rena picked up the phone and dialed a number.


    “n, I need to ask you for a favor” In the days that followed, Melissa and Marcus didn''t encounter each other, nor did theymunicate.


    A weekter, it snowed again. Matthew caught a cold due to excessive y and developed a high fever. He remained hospitalized for two days, receiving intravenous treatment. His condition was severe, leading him to cry out for his father, a rare urrence.


    That evening, the air in the hospital''s private room was tinged with the faint scent of medicine.


    Matthew had spiked a fever again, prompting the nurse to administer an IV drip. Melissa cradled her son, trying tofort him.


    d in a hospital gown, Matthew nestled in her embrace, his eyes brimming with tears. “Mommy, I really want to see Daddy,” he whispered softly.


    Melissa stroked his hair Lovingly and nted a ki*s on his forehead.


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    “Once you''re feeling better, Il take you to your grandparents’ house.


    You can a few there with she spend days them,” promised.


    Under normal circumstances, Matthew would have listened without a fuss.