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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her possession, Rena arranged to meet

figure had noticeably diminished, her battle with

more coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern

drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

offered a tender smile, appreciating

million dollars, with an additional

Paisley refused to accept it, her pride and independence

filled with unwavering devotion.

Rena vowed to transfer

She realized that Paisley had neither

no one and nothing to worry about even if she were to

I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back.

banter and laughter, an

stomach cancer cast a shadow of

foresee the twists and tums destiny had in

farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of

nearly a week and barely exchanging more than brief conversations over

hadn’t seen each other for almost a

when they called,

help but be overwhelmed by a mix of emotions

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

with a slight nod, recognizing

intended to see Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head, a knowing smile

a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the tension

a

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were fixed on her friend’s diminishing silhouette as it

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

voice called out, pulling her

meeting Waylen’s as he stood

radiance only accentuated his delicate features, captivating her

seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in a slow, measured

you concluded

nodded, understanding the weight

Rena’s hand, he spoke up softly, his concern evident. “You’re not in the best

as she leaned against

on the car, he asked her, “To my

at my place, Let’s drop you off and I] head back to my apartment,” she murmured, her voice filled with

furrowed his brow, though he

offered considerately, “Then we’ll spend the night at your place. Rest for now, and I’ll handle the walk

Rena did not object.

opposing his suggestion might convey a sense of

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

recounted the recent events

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

soft question, “Why didn’t you tell

the Gordon family’s circumstances, even

barely a whisper as she replied, “I don’t feel comfortable spending your money right

weight of their

spoke again, his voice filled with compassion. “Is

mind awash with

romantic night and the intimacy

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tinge of timidity, a fear of

back to Rena’s

bounded

off her coat and petted Snowball on

girl,” she said

handed the leash to Waylen and said, “Can you

Waylen didn’t say anything.

simply looked at her with some eagerness in

the leash and Squatted down to put it on the dog. Together, they

the apartment had a window facing

vegetables, she glanced outside and saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure was dressed immaculately.

stare at him for a long

came back, the heating in the apartment had been turned on and

his sleeves. He sat at the small table and slurped up the noodles, yet he still managed to

reached for the newspaper and

landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s arm that

a lump

out her hand and stroked the bruise gently. “You’ve

gaze and

a huge fuss. Both the Colemans and the Fowlers had been suffering a 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

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anything more, but gently stroked

heart ached for

And even if Elvira did love

wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t talk about

tell whether Waylen still had feelings for Elvira

habitually took out a cigarette and was about to light it,

much,” she

up at her with quizzical

ignored his gaze and was about to clear up the table

can clean up

straight to the bedroom. Obviously, he wanted

her arms around his neck to

stopped and looked down at her in confusion.

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

better get

looked deep into

didn’t shy away

eyes glistened slightly, and

smiled and said gently,

so she didn’t protest when he held her down

blood, his stamina wasn’t as

Waylen only came once.

panting softly. Strewn on the

wanted to get up and put them

whispered, “Don’t get up. Stay with me

obediently nestled in his arms and pressed her face against his neck

rest. He carried Rena to the bathroom and the two took a quick

tired that she fell asleep as soon as her head

night, she awoke to find

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

come out, he immediately

wake you up?” he asked with a small

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slender arms around his waist. “Why aren’t you in bed? Is something bothering

a softer heart when they were in love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just went

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

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

he led her back to the bedroom and

and kissed the back

two fell into

Waylen was extremely busy, he’d make it a point

times, if he finished up early, he’d take

fresh needle holes on his

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