Flustered, she blushed and remained silent.

On the second-floor terrace of the Fowler residence, Waylen stood, gently swaying the flowing white curtains with his slender fingers. In a low voice, he spoke, “An old friend of my father’s has returned from Braseovell and he will be arriving here soon. It seems I won’t be able to join you tonight.”

What a curious coincidence!

Lyndon, too, had returned from Braseovell on the very same day.

Rena’s voice softened as she replied, “Treat him well, then.”

Waylen nodded. Just as he was about to say something more, a melodious voice called out from behind, “Waylen!”

Startled, he turned around.

Standing there was an elegant middle-aged man, exuding al and charm.

Waylen bid Rena a hasty farewell, his voice barely audible as he ended the call.

A warm smile lit up his face as he greeted the man. “Mr. Coleman, it’s been a long time.”

This man was Lyndon. He and Waylen’s father had been close friends for years, admiring each other’s talents and character.

While it appeared. that Lyndon had returned for his concert tour, his true motive was far more profound-—he had actually come back in secret search of his long-lost daughter.

Lyndon’s smile widened as he greeted Waylen. “Long time no see, It’s been a few years since we last met! I’ve heard great things about your accomplishments in your career.”

Waylen modestly brushed off the praise, engaging in a pleasant conversation with the older man.

Just then, Cecilia ascended the stairs, her eyes sparkling with delight. at the sight of Lyndon. She playfully clung to his arm, reminiscent of her childhood days. “Mr. Coleman, my father is calling for you downstairs,” she said with a mischievous grin.

Lyndon tenderly patted Cecilia’s hand and obliged, making his way downstairs with her.

As they descended, Cecilia couldn’t contain her curiosity and asked, “Did Elvira come back with you this time?”

Lyndon’s expression froze.

His gaze instinctively shifted towards Waylen.

Waylen was leaning against the French window, furrowing his brow and slowly puffing on a cigarette.

Lyndon couldn’t help but admire the young man’s remarkable demeanor, even amidst his evident distress.

In a low voice, Lyndon replied to Cecilia, No, she didn’t. she won’t be returning for the time being.”

On the terrace, Waylen savored the final moments of his cigarette. His parents then started urging him to join them downstairs.

Slowly, he made his way to greet Lyndon, a highly esteemed guest in the Fowler household.

The servants were bustling about, making all necessary preparations to welcome the family’s cherished friend.

Korbyn, with his arm around Lyndon’s shoulder, beamed with joy as he exclaimed, “Lyndon, it’s been years, yet you remain as graceful as ever! I on the other hand, am feeling quite old.”

Cecilia chimed in sweetly, “Dad, are you thinking of finding a new wife”:

Laughter erupted around the table, and Juliette ‘joined in, jesting, “Oh, nonsense! Your father will give you a good scolding for such remarks.”

Cecilia stuck out her tongue and declared, “Mr. Coleman will protect me.”

Juliette smiled affectionately and addressed Lyndon, “Cecilia has always been attached to you since she was a child.”

Lyndon’s gaze rested on Cecilia, his heart tinged with longing.

Though he and his wife had a daughter, she had been adopted. If only he hadn’t prioritized his own ego and disappointed his girlfriend at the time, could he have had a biological daughter as lively and lovely as Cecilia?

He felt a wave of melancholy wash over him and softly uttered, “Cecilia is truly delightful.” Then he gently patted her on the head.

Confused, Cecilia blinked her innocent eyes, unaware of the depth of Lyndon’s emotions.

Sensing the man’s sadness, Korbyn swiftly changed the subject, rekindling a lively atmosphere. However, in the midst of their joyful conversation, Korbyn couldn’t help but notice Waylen’s somber mood. Sighing inwardly, Korbyn knew that there was something bothering his son.

Korbyn sighed.

The dinner continued well into the late hours of the night.

Juliette had already instructed the servants to prepare the guest room for

Lyndon. However, Lyndon insisted on staying in a hotel. With no other choice, she and Korbyn arranged for a driver to accompany their old friend back to the hotel.

As the dinner concluded, the grand dining room now appeared empty:

The only thing heard were the sounds of the servants udying up, the clinking of glasses and plates echoing faintly in the air.

Waylen was about to retire to his room when his father halted him.

“Waylen,1 need to talk to you about something.”

Waylen turned his deep gaze towards his father, awaiting his words.

Korbyn gestured for them to proceed to the study, closing the door behind them.

Once inside, Waylen prepared a cup of tea for the older man. , . “i

“Rad what do you want to talk to me > about in the middle of the night?”

Korbyn did not drink the tea and instead put it aside.

With a serious expression, he began. “Waylen, I noticed that you were not in a good mood during dinner.”

Waylen took out a cigarette, brought it to his lips and lit it.

With a smirk, he replied, “Really? I must have been too tired recently.”

Korbyn frowned. He knew his son very well,

He knew that Waylen was lying.

“I don’t care about your past with Elvira, but you can’t let it affect my friendship with Lyndon.”

Waylen then took a long drag from his cigarette and extinguished it in the ashtray.

Rising from his seat, he smiled wistfully and said, “Then, I’ll take my leave now.”

Korbyn frowned unhappily. “Don’t you consider this house your home? Why do you have to go back to your apartment so late in the middle of the night?”

Korbyn was known for his bad temper and domineering attitude.

Many people feared him, but Waylen wasn’t one of them.

Glancing at his father indifferently, Waylen shrugged and said, “I have to go back and go through some materials for a case.”

Korbyn gritted his teeth in anger, but he knew he couldn’t force his son to stay.

“Get out! I don’t even know why you wanna be a lawyer! Why are you so hell-bent on cleaning other people’s messes?”

Waylen smiled at him mockingly. “Have you forgotten, Dad? The Fowler Group pays me eighty million a year as retainer.”

Korbyn’s nostrils flared and his eyes widened. “I said get out!”

to be told

“You’ve been drinking. Do

got out of the car and handed the

the Fowler family for

bad mood, he didn’t dare to say

to a stop, Waylen ordered, “Thank

Nicolson, had

inside his apartment, Waylen pulled out a cigarette and clamped it

it with

the cigarette between his ends fingers,

his lungs, nearly choking

made him feel

he finished about

he opened the door, he found that it

sliver of moonlight streamed in from the narrow crack between the curtains. The atmosphere in the apartment was a

his coat on the sofa, quietly crept into the master bedroom,

in bed,

chestnut hair cascading onto the sheets delicately. She

reach under the

woke

her watery eyes and looked at

she dare to move. Instead, she simply

Waylen leaned over

gradually grew more

like a long time, Rena finally

a soft voice, she gently asked, “Why’d you come back? You reek of

briefly, “I drank a

sat on the edge of the bed and held her in his arms, but it seemed that he had no intention of having sex with her. Rena

help but lower his head

wrapped her

two of them

he was thinking about another woman just a few moments ago; so in the on

okay then. I’m going to take a shower. You go make

clothes while walking towards the bathroom. He was usually a meticulous person, but now

pounding in her chest. She couldn’t meet his playful

them into the laundry basket.

She smiled in satisfaction.

looked delicious

would

sat at the table and began to slurp

nature of his work, so he had come to prefer home-cooked meals. Although Rena

deal

glanced at Rena in

your hair

chestnut hair and said wistfully, “Sadly, it’s not

Waylen chuckled softly.

“Don’t forget to send me the time and address. I’ll be

get her phone and forwarded the details

her

he found Rena staring straight

face, “You really enjoy looking at me, don’t you?

He teased her playfully.

Rena’s cheeks blushed furiously.

could reach for his empty bowl, he grabbed her by the hand.

she wasn’t too sure what it was. Besides, he had never had

it too much, Waylen scooped her up and carried her back to the bedroom. As soon

against his chest when they finished, deep in

brought her back to reality. “Let’s leave the rest to Saturday night,

pressed her face against his chest. She had spent a lot of time with

a strong

they did in bed— and when they would

choice but to

a while, she drifted off

at her serene sleeping face

the apartment and saw how Rena was so good to him,

suddenly felt the

finally have sex on Saturday. When she awoke the following day, she’d wake

waking up early, Rena found herself alone

and even Claribel had finished all her chores and

help but feel a little

yet he always left her wanting more! The two already lived together, and every time they

that they’d finally have sex, Waylen would always withdraw. Frowning,

didn’t dare to think about it anymore. She

lot of free time on

been discharged from the hospital and moved back into

realized that Rena didn’t live with them

Eloise would help her

helped Eloise do the

low voice, Eloise whispered, “I heard that Harold has been having a hard time recently. Is it true? Did Waylen really teach him a

Rena nodded silently.

It turned out that Waylen didn’t complete destroy Harold’s s career. Although the latter would go throwgh some difficulties now, his company could go back to

relayed to Eloise everything she knew, and when she was finished, Eloise

Dad’s fine. Besides, Waylen’s sister is going to marry Harold. He can’t really destroy his sister’s fiancé just to help

while. Suddenly, her face fell.

in the end, she didn’t do anything when Rena asked Waylen for help in exchange for her moving in with him. She knew that

shook her head and said, “Don’t

yet Darren had given her all his love and even refused to let Eloise have her own child. Rena was willing

conversation made the atmosphere in the kitchen a

Rena didn’t intend

then, the doorbell rang. Eloise was helping Darren with his

went to the door and opened

as she saw who was standing outside, all

know how long he had been

the room. “Rena,

one! Just an insurance salesman!” Then she went out and hurriedly closed the door behind

Rena felt nothing for

here? If you came to visit my father, there’s

the ground

“Rena I came here to see you! Let’s go to

looked at

he

past, she thought that that apartment held her best memories, but now she knew that she was wrong about that. Without hesitation, she shook her head

to have expected such a

gently. “You know I

want with them

on him, Rena was about to go

suddenly hugged her from behind and whispered, “Stop being so cold

gritted her teeth, her blood boiling with

hand to slap him in

broke up

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