Rena bit her lower lip, a mixture of curiosity and apprehension coursing through her as she entered the bathroom. Emerging from the shower, she found herself clad only in his shirt.

Its loose fit, designed for his 6.2—foot—tall frame, accentuated her slender and beautiful legs.

As Waylen entered the room to retrieve some documents, his eyes were captivated by the enticing sight before him. Unable to take his eyes off her, he involuntarily swallowed.

Rena felt her body quiver under Waylen’s intense gaze.

Sensing her unease, he handed her his phone and spoke in a calm voice, “Call your stepmother. She must be worried sick. Your phone has been off for an entire day.”

Taking the phone, she expressed her gratitude in a hushed tone before walking towards the window to make the call.

Eloise, still concerned that Rena would give in to Harold, bombarded her with questions.

Unsure of how to respond, Rena anxiously bit her lip.

Observing her distress, Waylen took the phone from her and spoke gently, “Mrs. Gordon, Rena is at my home. My name is Waylen Fowler, and I’m a lawyer.”

Rena was taken aback by his admission.

She hadn’t expected him to expose their relationship so openly. Did he understand the consequences?

But it wasn’t just Rena who was shocked.

Eloise pinched herself to ensure she wasn’t dreaming.

Was this really Waylen, Harold’s future brother-in-law?

Eloise was left speechless as Waylen briefly explained why Rena sought refuge with him.

After ending the call, he turned his attention back to Rena and instructed, “Go to the kitchen and make some hot soup for yourself. Eat it and then go get some rest. I have some matters to attend to.”

Before he proceeded to go to the study, Rena stopped him..

She gently tugged at Waylen’s sleeve, calling his name softly.

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He turned to face her, meeting her gaze.

Slowly, she began, “Waylen, Harold and I…” She fell silent, unable to explain the deal she made with Harold.

Waylen lowered his eyes and spoke up softly, interrupting her. “I thought you came back with me because you had made your choice.”

Tenderly, he caressed her head.

“There will be nothing between you and Harold.”

Leaving her lost in thought, he then retreated to his study. She pondered his words, believing that his willingness to make an exception was primarily for Cecilia’s sake. Only by consummating their relationship could Harold let go.

Rena felt a sense of relief wash over her.

Making her way to the kitchen, she discovered that Waylen’s culinary space resembled a showroom. She wondered. if he ever cooked there. Opening the fridge, she found an assortment of ingredients: meat, eggs, and milk.

Using the ingredients, she proceeded to prepare two bowls of nice simple soup.

With one bowl in hand, she approached the man’s study.

He was engrossed in a phone conversation but gestured for her to come inside.

Placing the bowl on his desk, she intended to leave quietly.

However, he grabbed hold of her wrist, gently pulling her to sit on his lap.

Balancing the call and playfully teasing Rena with his free hand, Waylen’s flirtatious demeanor overwhelmed her.

Leaning against his shoulder, she gently bit it to keep herself from moaning out loud, eliciting a lustful gaze from him.

Meanwhile, Hyatt mentioned Rena on the other end of the line..

Waylen smiled and quipped, “She’s here. Do you want to talk to her?”

Hyatt paused for a moment before joking. “If Tyrone finds out, he’ll be shedding tears.”

“He’s not that fragile,” Waylen replied, a hint of amusement in his voice.

After concluding his call with Hyatt, he received several more documents related to Darren’s case.

Once free, he relished the soup Rena had prepared before urging her to get some sleep.

Without the need for the guest room, she understood his intentions.

Stepping into the master bedroom, she lifted the thin quilt and carefully settled herself in bed. In the darkness, she waited with bated breath.

A nervous excitement coursed through her. She wondered when he would join her.

And… What would he do to her?

Rena was utterly exhausted, yet sleep eluded her.

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Tossing and turning, she couldn’t find solace. Every time she was on the brink of slumber, it felt as though strong arms were embracing her, and a gentle voice called out her name, “Rena…”

Startled, she awoke.

The moonlight cast a faint glow upon the bed in the dark bedroom.

Sitting up, Rena delicately touched her face.

She realized she had slept in Waylen’s bed at his home.

The bedroom door creaked open, and Waylen quietly entered after finishing his work.

Upon seeing Rena sitting on the bed, lost in thought, he abandoned the idea of turning on the lights and just approached her. Taking a seat beside her, he gently ran his fingers through her soft, long hair and inquired, “Why are you still awake?”

Rena obediently rested her chin on his shoulder.

He understood what troubled her and whispered in her ear, “I’ve taken care of everything, and I’ll see to it that everything is settled in the morning. If all goes well, your father will be released on bail.”

Gratitude filled her heart.

Even though she didn’t utter a word, she wrapped her arms around his neck.

Waylen, being youthful and passionate, had no need for restraint. Naturally, they embraced and shared kisses.

It was Rena’s first experience with such intimacy, and she was overcome with nervousness, unsure of what to do. Her body trembled, betraying her unease.

Seeing her reaction, his eyes burned with desire.

Just as they surrendered to their desires, Rena winced and cried out in pain.

“What’s wrong?” Concerned, he whispered in her ear, his warm breath tickling her skin.

Trembling, Rena responded, “My feet are blistered. They hurt.”

With his hand supporting the back of her head, he looked down at her. Worried that he might be unhappy to be interrupted, Rena clung to him and whispered softly, “The pain has subsided.”

Waylen chuckled, his voice husky.

“Miss Gordon, are you more anxious than I am?”

her cheeks

and reached over to switch on a bedside lamp, casting a

cover

lips. “Why so shy? I almost thought you

that Rena

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a first-aid

well-built physique, tall and

returned, she hurriedly donned the

his hands. Rena sat at the edge of the bed, her voice soft as she said, “Il can handle it

squatting down and bending his

one of her feet, diligently

help

Waylen needed to be so attentive or considerate.

instructed, having discerned

shared such a relationship with, she found the question banal and inappropriate since she held no significance to him. The man hadn’t explicitly voiced it, yet she understood his intentions. He would treat her well while they were together, but when his interest in her waned, the relationship would

at least be grateful to him for granting her a semblance of self-worth during her tumultuous

and kissed him. Waylen locked eyes with her, his

Suddenly, he leaned closer.

support herself with her

to meet his burning gaze, her

held her hand and pressed

like

a blush

up with confidence. “I believe it’s more like you’re taking advantage of me and not the other way around.

Rena protested

pretended to

from days of work, he had indeed been tempted. However,

Unaccustomed to sharing his sleeping space, he simply pulled Rena

lay still in his

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evade her, yet as she listened to his

she slept like a

was already eight

she sat up and saw Waylen standing by the bed, wearing a

gray suit pants, he exuded maturity

couldn’t deny that he was really

“I’ll be going out later. You go home and pack your

just come here whenever you need me.

“Having you stay here is more convenient for

be cumbersome to

Rena agreed.

that moment, the sound of household chores and

her to widen

and explained, “That’s Claribel. I’ve hired her to help with the housework. She comes every morning and leaves before noon, just to prepare breakfast and handle other

and did not say

of bed, helping him tie his

fingers were nimble and skilled in the

but ask, “Did

Rena’s heart tightened.

had often done so

requested, “Waylen, can we

matter further. He pointed to a shopping bag on the bedside table and remarked, “Jazlyn brought it early in the morning. It contains not only

across Rena’s cheeks as she contemplated what Jazlyn

pinched her cheek and reassured her, “Don’t be shy. It’s

that, he exited

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other business ventures, though most were managed

emerged from the

her and remarked

the dress had been made just for her. She

from her, his mind lost

Rena

make do with what we have. Just tell

different breakfast favorites in mind, but she understood she was a

didn’t feel the need or the right to

genuine smile, she replied, “These breakfast dishes

a sigh of relief, realizing that Rena was easygoing and pleasant to

neatly folded the

been born into a fairly affluent family, Rena had always possessed an innate

being interested in innocent girls like most

charm, both in appearance and personality, to the extent that he found himself even willing to move

she paused for a moment, contemplating her words. Finally, she spoke up. “I’ve lost all my jobs, except for teaching Danna piano. I have a lesson with

and inquired, “You have a remarkable talent for playing the piano. I’m curious why you didn’t pursue further studies in music.” Considering Rena’s family background, she had the means to pursue higher education

Her smile turned wistful.

offer from a prestigious music school abroad and had even packed her bags. However, Eloise vehemently opposed the idea, claiming that

Rena, probably rooted in not having children of her own, had always been overwhelming. Rena had spent a month trying to convince Eloise, but

pitifully remarked, “Rena, you’re the most gifted student I’ve ever had. It’s such

Waylen with these personal struggles.

to say something, his ringtone interrupted

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and excitement. Korbyn had finally uncovered some clues about Lyndon’s long-lost daughter, whom he had been searching for tirelessly. He requested Waylen’s presence upon

also sent

was a pink

over him. It felt too

at the same moment,

bail for Darren, and Waylen needed

saying, “I need to

news about your father. Hopefully,

flashing him an

waited beside

the curb was a

caught sight of Rena and

the woman with

the car door and got inside, his demeanor exuding

suddenly remembered his earlier statement, “Rena, I believe it’s more like you’re taking advantage of me and not

she realized he might have been

car

It was Harold calling.

of contemplation, she answered the call, her voice firm and

ears. “Don’t you care about Darren and Eloise? Are you really just going to

Rena rolled her eyes.

to waste her breath on him, so she only said, “I’m never coming back to your villa. I’ll send the keys back to

Harold fell silent.

before he could get a word out, he was met with. the busy dial tone. Rena had hung

Harold called his secretary and ordered, “Find out

back, her voice trembling

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icily before abruptly hanging up

decided to go to the detention center himself. He wanted to see who had the balls to take over the case without his permission, and he wanted to know what Darren’s

The wound on his waist hadn’t healed yet, and soon, the gauze turned red, but he didn’t give a

detention center. As soon as he got out of the

was none other

designer suit, which made him

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