Waylen’s warm breath caressed her skin as he whispered in her ear, “Nearly one o’clock in the morning! Just give me a minute. I will drive you home later.”

Rena remained motionless, obediently resting in his arms.

Suddenly, a chuckle escaped Waylen’s lips, his disposition inexplicably lifted. He gently caressed her face and remarked, “Are you so easily taken advantage of? Is this your way of repaying me or savoring the moment?”

Rena felt exposed, her thoughts laid bare, provoking a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance.

She decided to pay him no heed, promptly relocating to the passenger seat.

Waylen glanced in her direction.

Blushing, Rena implored, “Mr. Fowler, please transport me home.”

Waylen discerned the faint blush adorning her visage.

It took him aback slightly. After all, she had spent four years alongside Harold. One would assume she had encountered numerous intimate situations. Why, then, did she blush so readily?

Admittedly, Waylen held an affection for Rena.

He accompanied Rena to her humble abode, which turned out to be an aged apartment complex. Softly, Rena ex pressed her gratitude, saying, “Thank you, Mr. Fowler.”

Waylen lowered the car window, casting a gaze upon the dilapidated complex and then directed his attention to Rena’s delicate frame.

In truth, he was well aware of the trials and tribulations she had endured. Yet she made no entreaties, no requests of him never once.

For a fleeting moment, a pang of sympathy overcame him.

He even contemplated making an exception to assist her!

However, this notion swiftly vanished. Rena’s place within his heart was not elevated enough to warrant such actions at present.

Rena took the stairs since the old apartment building wasn’t equipped with elevators.

Upon reaching the second floor, her eyes couldn’t resist stealing a glance downward.

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There, parked incongruously amidst the aging apartment complex, stood Waylen’s car, the opulent golden Bentley Continental GT. This locale was not befitting of a person of

Waylen’s stature.

Rena mused to herself, speculating that someplace like a lavish soiree was where he truly belonged.

She resolved to erase tonight’s events from her mind.

Unable to bear the sight of his car any longer, Rena hastened her ascent.

Waylen lingered until the luminous glow emanated from the top floor.

Waylen was oblivious to the fact that a mysterious black sports car lay concealed in the shadows. Its owner had patiently waited there for over two hours.

Harold had observed the lengthy embrace between Waylen and Rena within the car!

Emerging from his vehicle, Harold exuded a captivating allure, his countenance enhanced by the darkness. Leaning casually against the car, he ignited a cigarette.

He exhaled the swirling tendrils of smoke.

Every detail of the encounter had been imprinted in his mind.

A contemptuous smirk graced Harold’s lips.

Had Rena truly fallen for Waylen in such a short span of time? Didn’t she love Harold the most?

Eyes fixated on the illuminated window above, Harold dialed a number.

“Now is the time to act!” he uttered into the phone.

After issuing the command, he terminated the call, a malicious sneer lingering on his face. “Rena, you brought this upon yourself!”

Upon returning home and flicking on the lights, Rena encountered Eloise emerging from her bedroom, clad in pajamas.

“Why did you come back so late?” Eloise reproached with a tinge of disapproval.

Rena poured herself a glass of chilled water, biting her lower lip as she resolved to keep the truth concealed. “I missed the last bus,” she muttered, opting not to disclose what really happened.

Eloise gazed at Rena intently before speaking up again, her voice filled with warmth. “I shall prepare something for you to eat.” Rena always sensed that Eloise more or less knew what was really going on. However, she didn’t know how to bring up the topic. After all, she held no significance to Waylen.

After a brief lapse of around five minutes, Eloise emerged with a steaming bowl of noodles. Placing it delicately on the table, she encouraged Rena to indulge.

Rena’s hunger was undeniable. In a hushed tone, she expressed her gratitude, “Thank you.”

Seated across from Rena, Eloise observed her intently, her chin cradled delicately in her hands. Rena felt a twinge of unease and inquired, “What troubles you?”

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It seemed as though Eloise had wrestled with this question for some time, yearning to ask it. Finally, she inquired, “Did the lawyer named Fowler bring you back? Do you still maintain contact with him?”

Rena nodded and replied, “Our paths may not cross in the future.”

Eloise’s countenance dimmed, a trace of disappointment evident.

Rena had once loved Harold deeply and had gone to great lengths for him but his ingratitude had been overwhelming. Eloise genuinely wished for Rena to find a man far superior to Harold.

Alas…

Rena comprehended the thoughts plaguing Eloise’s mind. Tenderly, she clasped her hand and reassured her, “Mr. Fowler and Harold will inevitably become relatives. I dare not even entertain the notion of being with him.”

Eloise let out a slight sigh and voiced her concern. “But he took you out. How could he not even treat you to a meal? And there’s even the lingering scent of cigarettes on you…”

Water nearly escaped Rena’s grasp as she choked on it!

Embarrassment washed over her intensely.

Retreating to her room, Rena indulged in a refreshing shower before sinking into her bed. Sleep eluded her, consumed by ceaseless contemplation.

Eloise’s demeanor lingered in her thoughts, hinting at an acceptance of Darren’s impending two-year imprisonment.

Rena’s heart bore a tinge of melancholy.

Vengeance against Harold had danced through her mind but she harbored the sober realization that she wielded no power over him right now. Moreover, she had a duty to tend to Eloise, a soul unacquainted with the trials of life.

Rena tossed and turned, trapped in the clutches of sleeplessness. At the stroke of four in the morning, her phone erupted in an unexpected ring.

Initially assuming it to be a spam message, she contemplated deleting it but her senses froze when she laid eyes upon the screen.

It was a message from Waylen.

“Are you still awake?” the text read.

Attached was a photograph, seemingly captured from the balcony of his apartment.

The image depicted the dazzling night vista of Duefron’s liveliest street, accentuated by a delicate goblet resting against the railing.

Rena gazed at the photograph for an extended duration, lost in contemplation.

She delicately caressed her phone, torn between a longing hesitation. In the end, she refrained from immediately responding to his message, opting instead to compose a reply half an hour later.

“Apologies, Mr. Fowler. I was fast asleep just moments ago,” she conveyed.

smile, cradling a glass of wine

with a touch of unique

to reply, he simply savored a sip of the crimson nectar held

sent Rena a photograph or a few words. Each

understanding of their deep connection

morning, while en route to work, Rena’s path was

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moment of hesitation, she answered the phone.

his car, Waylen clutched a document upon his lap, the

response, Hyatt had offered a knowing smile and remarked, “Waylen, why

a subtle smile, Waylen had implored Hyatt to keep Rena

need

Rena, saying, “I will be embarking on a week—long

the nature of Waylen’s impending revelation but

softly, her voice laced

you so compliant? Don’t you realize that allowing

deeply, Rena found herself rendered speechless

Waylen’s smile blossomed.

he immersed himself in the document, investing considerable time

he felt remorse for Rena and desired to

her phone aside, Rena pondered what Waylen might disclose to her in

in her thoughts that she nearly missed her bus

she entered to find her colleagues casting peculiar

the director has discovered your part-time job. She intends to speak with you

simultaneously. Your teaching skills were well—regarded and many students adored your

stood frozen, utterly

Rena’s predicament and the justification behind her decision to take on a

a colleague approached Rena with utmost courtesy, politely requesting her presence in

her, ascending to the second floor where the director’s office resided. The assistant rapped on

come in,” a melodic female voice

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the knob and

woman in her early forties, occupied the desk, engrossed in perusing various

hardships your family has faced. But since yesterday, more and more parents have become aware of your part-time job and their discontent has flooded my phone lines. You are well aware that the families of the piano students in our esteemed music studio are either affluent

the weight

consistently treated her with kindness, let alone tarnish her own integrity, Rena delicately removed her work identification card and placed it upon

“I sincerely appreciate the nurturing guidance you have provided me

felt a tinge of

you comprehend the weight of departing from the music studio? Can you fathom the multitude of individuals consumed by envy due to your possession

surely knew the gravity of

wasn’t like there was anything she could do about it! She could only succumb to

Paisley grew restless.

drawing from it and gazing up at Rena, articulating, “Tell me, have you managed to

nodded, acknowledging

Aline couldn’t be the catalyst of this trouble;

unravel the extent of Harold’s cunning methods

imparted, “To appease those parents, you must depart from the music studio. If an opportunity arises in the future, I shall endeavor to

these assurances, they both knew that Rena’s professional

ought to be well—acquainted with the regulations here! Your

asserted, “So, you conspired with Harold against me, didn’t you? Are you not afraid that he will someday turn against

you about the myriad things you remain oblivious to! While you were still entwined with him, I engaged in intimate relations

those words, Rena was overcome with

Aline reveled in her actions. Retaining her composure, Rena retorted

to depart but Aline seized her

Why was it

it because she couldn’t compete with Rena? No, it was due to her impoverished upbringing. Hailing from a small town, she was subjected to

she had succeeded in humiliating

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never engaged in intimate acts with you?

lacks interest in engaging

“Then I wish

pushed Aline aside and made a

contorted

soon returned. Rena’s family was in turmoil and she had lost her career. There was no longer a need for Aline to harbor any jealousy towards

mood, Aline settled down and

me at my abode tonight. I

arrived approximately two

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Aline’s

he was merely utilizing Cecilia and that only she

but she didn’t want Eloise to worry,

her mind was a

might, but Rena’s

their toll, leaving her family with

her neck, its delicate chain adorned with a

what felt like ages before offering a

possession. The

cash, so with a

“Okay!”

bearing an amount that felt like a cruel mockery of her necklace’s worth, she hurried over

she stepped out, only to be interrupted

soon as Rena saw this

learned of her friend’s recent job loss. Filled with concern, she invited Rena out of genuine concern. “Where are you? Let me

Rena agreed, and they met up

time venting her anger, particularly directed at Aline, a girl they both

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She had hooked up with so many men. When you were

wry smile and said, “Now, Aline has got

irony, she finally revealed the shocking revelation Aline had disclosed to

and fury washed over Vera after hearing the story. “Damn it! That sneaky witch And Harold

take it to heart! Harold is now Cecilia’s fiance anyway and

Cecilia’s tragic demise which was allegedly a consequence of her unrequited love for Harold. Could it be that Waylen knew all of

and said, “Don’t feel sad for a man like him. He’s not

sigh then escaped Vera’s lips. “Making more money is much more important than wasting time on a man like that.” Sensing Rena’s underlying financial strain, she fished out

her friend as if

gesture of placing a piece of meat on Vera’s plate was soon accompanied by

Vera’s eyes

a trembling voice, “Why didn’t you discuss it with me first? That necklace was your mother’s only legacy, a cherished keepsake you’ve

instead placed a comforting hand on Vera, seeking to console her dear friend. However, their moment of solace was abruptly

of the restaurant she worked

passing word. Slowly after, she placed it down as her eyes met met her friend’s with

surged like a huge wave, fueled by the unfairness

doing! What

someone be so annoying? Take me to him right now! How dare he treat you this way? He’s betrayed you, Rena! And now all this shit?! We

ploy, Rena mustered the strength to restrain her friend’s impulsive

confront the man

into the

to another woman and also sneaks around with Aline at the same time! And now, he dares to

cast her eyes downward, her voice calm but tinged with

didn’t truly

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of relying on the Fowler family, and he sought to salvage his pride through other means. Rena,

her friend into a comforting embrace, offering words of solace. “Just ignore

He’s lost his mind!”

Rena nodded silently.

to leave Duefron with Eloise once her father’s case was settled. They would find a new place to call home. Yet, guilt and sorrow lingered within

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