Rena, already weighed down by her emotions, had no desire to engage with Harold.

Yet, he grabbed her arm, forcefully pulling her out of the car.

The cold night wind bit at their skin as they faced each other.

Harold, cigarette in hand, took a drag before speaking, his voice laced with bitterness. “After everything, you still want to be with him? Do you want to witness Waylen maintaining contact with his ex-lover throughout this two-year cross-border divorce lawsuit? If Elvira were to harm herself, Waylen would rush to the hospital because the Fowler family owes Lyndon a favor. Rena, is this the kind of relationship you want? Are you willing to be wronged like this?”

Harold’s words were harsh, and Rena held her composure.

What he said was right though.

“Harold, my well-being is none of your concern.”

Harold’s frustration boiled over, and he slammed his hand against the car roof.

The driver instantly jumped from his seat and looked at him with startled eyes.

In the moonlit darkness, Harold’s face twisted with intensity as he questioned Rena, “Do you really think I have no humanity? Do you believe I don’t want you to be happy? Rena, have you ever considered that maybe I just want you to be happy?”

The cigarette quivered between his fingers as he exclaimed, “Damn it!

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Are you out of your mind? Being with Tyrone would be a hundred times better for you than being with him.”

Rena’s face paled, her gaze fixed on Harold.

However, his intensity didn’t waver as he spoke up again in a gentler tone “Rena you can still give me a chance. I won’t let you down again.”

Without another word, Rena got back into the car, taking her place in the backseat.

Her voice flat and resolute, she addressed Harold, “Harold, it’s too late.”

She instructed the driver to proceed, and with a heavy sigh, he stepped on the gas.

Rena remained silent throughout the journey, lost in her thoughts.

The young driver couldn’t help but offer some reassurance, “Don’t worry, Miss Gordon. I won’t gossip about what happened tonight.”

Rene didn’t respond, her mind preoccupied with her current situation.

She returned to Waylen’s apartment and created a comfortable space for Snowball.

Then, she wanted—waited for Waylen to come back.

Rene waited until 12 o’clock at night, but Waylen hadn’t come back yet.

The hours stretched on, the stillness of the night broken only by Snowball’s restless circling at Rena’s feet.

Sitting in front of the window, Rena played melancholic melodies on the piano.

Snowball seemed to have found the music relaxing since it fell asleep at her feet not long after.

She continued sitting there, the enchanting night view of Duefron before her.

But despite the serene scene, an overwhelming sense of despair weighed upon her.

She looked at this relationship and found that she had no way back…

Waylen didn’t return throughout the night.

In the early morning hours, Rena, accompanied by Snowball, left Waylen’s apartment and returned to her own place.

Later, Waylen called her, but holding the phone, Rena found herself at a loss for words.

Their conversation was brief, interrupted by another call on Waylen’s end, forcing him to hang up.

Days passed without them seeing each other.

Meanwhile, another issue emerged at the music studio.

One day, Paisley invited Rena to her office for a private conversation over coffee. Rena couldn’t help but notice that Paisley appeared unwell, and her concern grew.

“Rena, I have stomach cancer,” Paisley whispered, her voice filled with vulnerability.

Stunned, Rena blinked, tears welling up and cascading down her cheeks.

She made no effort to wipe them away, instead leaning in closer.

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“Have you sought a second opinion?”

Paisley confirmed that she had consulted the best hospitals both domestically and internationally. She shared her desire to seek treatment in another country—Rouemn that was. Not wanting to relinquish her shares in the music studio, and if possible, she hoped Rena would take over the shares, with no other demands except to recover the invested capital.

Paisley held Rena’s hand, her grip both firm and frail.

Rena placed her coffee cup down, her fingers trembling.

After a prolonged silence, she made a heartfelt declaration, “I will go to Rouemn with you.”

Paisley shook her head, a flicker of strength returning to her eyes.

She didn’t want Rena to give up on the music studio. Despite her illness, she held onto the hope that Rena would persevere.

The music studio was their joint effort, and it represented their dreams.

Paisley shared her thoughts, and Rena found herself overwhelmed by the weight of the situation.

Taking over Paisley’s shares would require a substantial investment of around ten million dollars,

However, she was adamant about not seeking financial assistance from Waylen.

In the evening, she visited Darren for dinner and confided in Eloise about Paisley’s illness and the music studio dilemma,

Darren, seeing Rena’s distress, turned to Eloise and made a decision, “Let’s support her, Give Rena the funds,”

Eloise retreated to her room to assess their financial situation.

They had several million dollars, but it fell short of the required amount. Eloise had an idea, which she shared with Darren. “Paisley is going through a difficult time, and both Rena and she have put in so much effort for the music studio. How about this? You and I can sell our apartment for approximately 20 million dollars. It’s only the two of us, and we don’t need such a large place. We can move into a smaller apartment. It will be sufficient for us.”

Initially resistant, Rena eventually relented.

The decision was finalized by Darren, and Rena couldn’t shake off the guilt she felt.

Eloise spoke softly, trying to ease her stepdaughter’s burden. “You are our only child, Rena. If we don’t support you, then whom shall we give these resources to?”

Located in a prime area, their house garnered considerable interest from potential buyers.

Within three days, a deal was struck, and preparations for the transfer of ownership were set in motion.

As the Gordon family settled into their smaller house, Eloise handed Rena a bundle of ten million dollars and said, “Give this to Paisley. And do me one more favor, dear. She has taken such good care of us all these years, so see what else we can help her with.”

Rena nodded, her heart filled with gratitude for Paisley’s unwavering support.

Unable to contain her excitement, Rena blurted out, “Once I earn enough money, I’ll buy you a magnificent house.”

Eloise’s eyes twinkled with joy as she replied, “Your father and I will eagerly await the day you find us a grander abode.”

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money still in her possession, Rena

few days, yet Paisley’s figure had noticeably diminished, her battle with illness

for more coffee, Rena gently halted her,

from drinking this, considering

a tender smile, appreciating

totaling twelve million dollars, with an additional half ea million dollars as a

Paisley refused to accept it, her pride

filled with unwavering devotion.

onto the shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer

Paisley had neither a substantial family nor a spouse

one and nothing to worry about

Rena said that however, Paisley’s nose twitched and she scolded with a smile, “Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding me back with the music

and laughter, an undercurrent

cast a shadow of

friends could not foresee the twists and tums destiny had

Rena shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of

nearly a week and barely exchanging more than brief conversations

seen each other for almost

called,

they couldn’t help but be

Jazlyn and two men Rena didn’t

a slight nod, recognizing

Paisley shook her head, a

take a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the tension

hailed a taxi for

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diminishing silhouette as it disappeared into the

with a profound sense of loss, Rena found herself standing alone in the darkness, grappling with her

pulling her attention away

Waylen’s

only accentuated his delicate features, captivating

seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in

you concluded your

understanding the weight of

softly, his concern evident. “You’re not in the best state. Let

as she

got on the car, he asked her,

off and I] head back to my apartment,” she murmured, her voice filled

Waylen furrowed his brow, though he concealed any

night at your place. Rest for now, and I’ll

Rena did not object.

aware that opposing his suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or excessive concern on her

Waylen asked casually, “Did you

Rena recounted the recent events to

halt at an intersection, the red light illuminating the

road, he uttered a soft question, “Why didn’t you tell me that you

but care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going so far as to

her voice barely a whisper as she

weight of

voice filled with compassion. “Is it because you

mind

carried remnants of regret, tempted by the romantic night and the intimacy they

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of timidity, a fear

drove back

and bounded over

shrugged off her coat and

she said

Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball out for a walk? I’ll cook you a

Waylen didn’t say anything.

looked at her with some

took the leash and Squatted down to put it

the apartment had a window facing

saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like

but stare at him

time Waylen came back, the heating in the apartment

and rolled up his sleeves. He sat at the small table

for the newspaper

her gaze landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s arm that made

a lump

stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve had your blood drawn

followed her gaze

the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative blood.

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anything more, but gently

ached

Elvira did love him, her

she felt,

she couldn’t tell whether Waylen still had

eating the noodles, Waylen habitually took out a cigarette and was about to light it, but Rena plucked the cigarette out of his

shouldn’t smoke too much,” she

he looked up at her with quizzical

clear up the table when the

can clean up

arms and carried her straight to the bedroom. Obviously, he

while wrapping her arms around his neck

down at

and whispered in

get some

deep into

shy away from

glistened slightly, and her expression

long while, Waylen smiled and said gently,

she didn’t protest when he held her down at

donating so much blood, his stamina wasn’t as good as

Waylen only came once.

over and lay next to her, panting softly. Strewn on

wanted to get up

whispered, “Don’t get up. Stay with

in his arms and pressed her face against his neck to feel his

an hour later, Waylen had enough rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the two took a quick

asleep as soon as her

in the night, she awoke

living room. There she found Waylen smoking by the open window, with

he

up?” he

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around his waist. “Why aren’t you in

love, and she was clearly concerned about

a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them that they couldn’t escape for the time

tucked her hair behind her ear and said softly,

her back to the bedroom and climbed into

the back of her

the two fell into

make it a point to see her two or three

night at her place, while at other times, if he finished up early, he’d take her to his

always fresh

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