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!

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

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.

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

“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.”

Books Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay Updated For All Books Updates…

possession, Rena arranged to meet Paisley at

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

Paisley reach for more coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern etched

refrain from drinking this, considering

a tender

handed Paisley a check, totaling twelve million dollars, with an additional half ea million dollars as a gesture

Paisley refused to accept it, her

with unwavering devotion.

temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer

situation, She realized that Paisley had neither a substantial family nor a spouse and

had no one and nothing to worry

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

an undercurrent of sadness flowed between

cast a shadow of uncertainty over their future

two friends could not foresee the twists and

a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of the unexpected encounter waiting

more than brief conversations over the phone, stood before

each other

called, they

help but be overwhelmed by

Jazlyn and two men Rena didn’t recognize, a clear indication

situation with a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen was engaged

Paisley shook her head, a knowing smile

declared, understanding the

hailed a

Updated Join & Stay Updated For

fixed on her friend’s diminishing silhouette as it disappeared into the starlit

sense of loss, Rena found herself standing alone in

a voice called out, pulling her attention

meeting Waylen’s as he stood

delicate features,

Rena spoke in a

you concluded your

nodded, understanding the weight of the

up softly, his concern evident. “You’re not in the

her weariness evident as she leaned against the

car, he asked her, “To my

off and I] head back to my apartment,” she

furrowed his

offered considerately, “Then we’ll spend the night at your place.

Rena did not object.

a sense

Waylen asked casually, “Did you have dinner with Paisley? She seemed

Rena recounted the recent

to a halt at an intersection, the red light illuminating the space

soft

could not help but care about the Gordon family’s circumstances, even going

lowered, her voice barely a whisper as she replied,

car, the weight of their

his voice filled with compassion. “Is it because

mind awash

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

& Stay Updated For All Books

her present state held a tinge of timidity, a fear

drove back to

and bounded over

her coat

she said

paw. It seemed to want to play outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you take Snowball out for a walk?

Waylen didn’t say anything.

with some eagerness in his

and Squatted down to put

kitchen of the apartment had

up some vegetables, she glanced outside and saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure was dressed immaculately. Even as he strode alongside the unruly dog, he looked like

but stare at him

the time Waylen came back, the heating in the apartment had been

at the small table

reached for the newspaper

of the words on the paper could hold Rena’s interest, for her gaze landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s arm that made his skin all black and

these, a lump formed

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

gaze

lot these days, and Waylen was getting the shortest end of the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative blood. So as long as Elvira slit her wrist, Waylen had to

Join & Stay

say anything more, but gently stroked

ached

her eyes, Elvira didn’t love Waylen. And even if Elvira did love him, her

matter how wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t talk

couldn’t tell whether Waylen still had feelings for

noodles, Waylen habitually took out a cigarette and was about to light it, but Rena

much,” she scolded him in a

at her with

his gaze and was about to clear up the table when the man

can clean up

into his arms and carried her straight to the bedroom. Obviously,

wrapping her

looked down at her

his cheek, and whispered in a faintly trembling voice, “You’ve had your blood drawn so

get

looked deep into her

time, Rena didn’t shy away from

eyes glistened slightly, and her expression was

smiled

always been domineering. Rena knew she couldn’t change his mind, so she

blood, his

Waylen only came once.

to her, panting softly. Strewn on the floor were the clothes they had taken

to get up and

and whispered, “Don’t get up.

obediently nestled in his arms and pressed her

Rena to

was so tired that she fell asleep as

she awoke to find

a coat, and walked into the living room. There she found Waylen smoking

out, he immediately stubbed

up?” he asked

Chapters Are Daily Updated Join & Stay

and wrapped her slender arms around his waist. “Why aren’t you in bed? Is

love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just

he talked to her about Elvira now, she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between them that they couldn’t

her hair behind her ear and said softly, “It’s just work,

he led her back to the bedroom and climbed into bed with

behind and kissed the back of

two fell into a

extremely busy, he’d make it a point to see her

at her place, while at other times, if he finished

always fresh needle

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255