Inexplicably, Lyndon felt a reluctance to depart. Though aware of the impropriety, he gently caressed Rena’s hair and said softly, “The next time we meet, I will treat you to a splendid feast.”

Rena returned the smile.

Her smile was irresistibly endearing.

Once again, Lyndon found himself lost in thought.

Rena bore an astonishing resemblance to Reina. If only her mother were still alive, he might have delved deeper into her story.

In the evening, Rena recounted the encounter to Waylen, mentioning Lyndon’s presence at the cafe.

Waylen grinned, teasingly remarking, “Don’t you harbor great affection for him? Did you seize the opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee together?”

Deliberately, Rena responded, “You are the one I love.”

A visible delight adorned Waylen’s face.

In a melancholic tone, Rena continued, “We only conversed briefly before he received a phone call. It was his daughter calling, and he mentioned having to pick her up from the airport.”

Elvira…

Waylen remained silent, fixating his gaze upon the television screen.

Lost in his thoughts, he seemed distant.

Recently, Rena and Waylen had developed a strong rapport. Waylen’s maturity and exceptional qualities made her value his perspective on matters, In this moment, she couldn’t resist discussing the DNA database with him, yearning to hear his opinion.

She spoke at length, but Waylen appeared unengaged, his attention elsewhere,

“Waylen! Waylen…”

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Startled, Waylen snapped back to reality and regarded Rena.

Rena, with her beauty and submissive nature, cared for him deeply.

He understood that he could possess her both physically and emotionally whenever he desired.

He knew that Rena had genuine affection for him.

However, he didn’t wish to be tied down by a woman.

He simply wished to revel in their current relationship.

In his mind, it was perfect!

Waylen’s voice was hoarse as he gently caressed Rena’s long hair. “Sorry, I have some work to attend to,” he said, standing up abruptly and making his way towards the study.

Rena couldn’t help but let her thoughts wander, fueled by his sudden departure.

She never intended for him to fall in love with her, but she sensed that something was off.

The woman he couldn’t forget must have returned.

Elvira, Lyndon’s daughter, was mentioned earlier.

Rena froze in that instant.

Elvira was the one Waylen couldn’t forget.

Rena had encountered Lyndon on multiple occasions and Waylen even engaged in intimate activities with her while talking to Lyndon over the phone. But Waylen had never revealed his past with Elvira to her.

Nobody had told her.

She was the only one left in the dark.

Sitting alone on the sofa in the living room, Rena felt a chill in the early autumn night.

Thoughts of her growing affection for Waylen flooded her mind.

The roses by her pillow in the morning, the piano, and their intimate moments,

She realized now that those meant nothing compared to Elvira’s importance in Waylen’s heart. That woman was definitely more Important to him compared to her.

Rena had no intention of confronting him because she was crystal clear that she meant nothing to him.

Judging by Waylen’s recent attitude, she knew he still couldn’t forget Elvira, she wouldn’t humiliate herself by bringing the other woman up in front of him.

If he wanted to be alone, she would respect his space.

Quietly, she prepared a midnight snack for him, placing it in an insulated container on the table. When he was ready to leave the study, he would see it waiting for him.

Sitting in the living room, she checked the financial statements of the music studio. Then she took a shower, tending to her skincare routine.

Late at night, Waylen sat in the study.

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He was surrounded by smoke-filled air and cigarette butts in the ashtray.

As he finished his last cigarette, he crushed the box and discarded It.

With his eyes feeling weary, he realized it was getting very late.

Standing up, he made his way out.

The living room was dim, illuminated only by a small wall lamp. The insulated container on the table caught his attention.

Opening it, he discovered a bowl of steamed pear with rock sugar.

It was a soothing remedy for his throat.

He sat down, took a few bites, and then walked into the bedroom.

There, Rena lay in peaceful slumber.

Her form wrapped in the modest embrace of a white pajama set. It was evident that she had chosen to abstain from the usual intimacy they shared.

Waylen guessed that she had uncovered something, a secret he had kept hidden.

Resolute in his desire to bridge the growing chasm between them, he gently enfolded her in his arms, their bodies seeking solace in proximity.

“Wake up, Rena,” he whispered softly, his voice laced with vulnerability.

“Waylen.”

She sighed, her voice laced with a little hint of annoyance. “I’m not in the mood tonight.”

However, Waylen didn’t intend to make love to her either.

“I need to tell you the truth. I was with Elvira for several years… She is Lynden Coleman’s daughter”

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The next day arrived, and it marked Cecilia’s birthday, potentially her last before getting married.

Her parents, Korbyn and Juliette, expressed their deep love for her by choosing to host the grand celebration at the Fowler family’s house.

couple spared no expense, ensuring a lavish affair for

family’s house,

playing melodious tunes, mouthwatering

the crowd, dressed in a stunning white silk dress The off-shoulder design revealed her delicate collarbones, and the back cutout, held together by

She looked captivating.

expressed reservations about the dress due to its revealing nature, but Rena cleverly let her long hair cascade down, partially concealing her back,

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greeted the esteemed elders and guests, proudly displaying

never hidden their relationship from anyone but always acknowledged

beamed with joy, finally witnessing her son with a partner

finally had

replied, “Rena is still young. I’m not in a hurry

were considerate, but a hint of concern flickered in her gaze as she

their nights together, so

festivities, Rena’s feet began to ache, prompting her to find respite

opportunity to rest, she settled onto

Soon, someone approached her.

Rena looked up, she found Harold standing before

better than before leading her to surmise that the crisis

distance and offered

you to such a grand occasion? Do you believe you can marry into the Fowler

Rena inquired, “What are

leaned closer, his eyes fixed

said, “You know that Waylen doesn’t want to get married, night? Do

sentence, Rena’s gaze shifted to someone

voice turned soft as she

surprise was evident as he

entrance, stood a graceful figure draped

cascaded down her waist,

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in a black suit, stood nearby, his

It was Elvira.

and offered a gentle

to her as his morning

knew she wasn’t the

the woman who truly captured

hung

the old lovers had brought forth a whirlwind of emotions, leaving Rena unsure of

and surprise, making

love for Elvira, but one thing was

harbored a deep resentment towards

because he had

a sneer on his face. “Ha! Are you feeling incredibly uncomfortable right now?”

played on Rena’’s lips as she met

do you derive from mocking me?” she

you be overjoyed at this

clenched involuntarily, betraying the

could he

who had loved him unwaveringly for four long years, compelled

all his doing—Harold had been the architect of his own demise, the one who had pushed Rena away, driving her into the comforting embrace of another. It was his own actions that

Harold lost her!

apple bobbed as he found himself unable to contain the torrent of

everything, Can’t we find a

eyes widened in

dare entertain such a notion? He had shattered het heart, and now he expected her to

It was ludicrous.

emotions churned within Rena. Her eyes shimmered with unshed tears, her trembling lips betraying the profound mixture of love and hatred she

him, her gaze filled with a potent blend

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its apex, a gentle voice sliced through the silence

off guard, their attention swiftly shifting towards its

turned his

etched on her face, was Cecilia —an unexpected interruption

eyes locked in a fierce clash of

on the precipice of tears, while Harold’s gaze held a

to this

flicker of displeasure dancing within

and asked in a slightly frivolous tone, “Your

Waylen didn’t deny it.

took a deliberate step closer to Waylen, leaning in to whisper in his ear, her tone teeming with seductive allure. “Waylen, it has been an eternity. I’ve always wondered if our past as well as my absence made you swear off

played on Waylen’s lips as he responded, “Indeed it has been a while, but you give it too much credit for

delicate features and crimson

the passionate moments and whispered promises, He felt a twinge of nostalgia tugging at

he realized Rena was totally

contrast—a homely woman who enjoyed cooking possessed

Rena…

turned to find that Rena had

clear to him that she

her sudden disappearance

squinted slightly, her eyes narrowing as she observed the scene before

who this woman was that had captured his heart. As Elvira first laid eves on Pena she couldn’t help but feel that she was rather ordinary. But

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the spot where Rena had stood

“There are several elders who are eager to see

but Waylen skillfully evaded her and said,

on Elvira’s face froze, a fleeting hint of vulnerability appearing in her eyes as she softly murmured, “You never used to deny

the house, his words trailing in the air “As you said that was

and she departed from the scene, their presence sparking ripples

them, Harold, who had been observing them from a distance, watched the unfolding drama with an ley

who had been fixated on the spot where

wonder when Waylen had started harboring such intense feelings for Rena. It was evident to hin that Waylen’s fondness for Rena went beyond mere situationship or sasual interest, Harold

Harold closed his eyes.

was more important than Elvira

yet aware of

this and didn’t want

injected a subtle tension into the atmosphere of

of the complex history between Elvira and Waylen, and now, with

it. Waylen and Elvira were merely childhood playmates. Besides, Elvira is engaged to someone else. She

smile, concealing the truth from

connection with Waylen might run deeper, encompassing a complicated web of desire and affection. At the end of the day,

purposefully maintained distance, deliberately avoiding the encounters

Waylen was not able to find her. The sprawling estate of the Fowler family provided simple space for Rena

grew colder, Rena found solace

ata stone table, she sipped on a cocktail, enveloped in

the hall, where

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her position, knowing that none of this had anything todo with her after

sought a suitable excuse

pondered the likelihood of Waylen being preoce upied and unable to accompany her back home

“Renal”

soft voice called out,

gaze to meet

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