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

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

Paisley reach for more coffee, Rena gently

drinking this, considering your delicate health,”

offered a tender smile, appreciating

with an additional half ea million dollars as a gesture

it, her

voice filled with unwavering devotion. “I’ll

shares temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer them all back to Paisley

Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had neither a substantial family nor

had no one and nothing to worry about even if she

that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding me back with the music

banter and laughter, an undercurrent

cancer cast a shadow of uncertainty over their

not foresee the twists and tums destiny had

a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware

more than brief conversations over the

each other for

called,

help but be overwhelmed by a

didn’t recognize, a clear indication of their

a slight nod, recognizing

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

a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding the tension between Rena and

Rena hailed a taxi for

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friend’s diminishing silhouette as it disappeared into the starlit

found herself standing alone in the darkness, grappling

pulling her attention

gaze meeting Waylen’s

delicate features,

like an eternity, Rena

you concluded your

understanding the weight of the

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

evident as

on the car, he asked her,

drop you off and I] head back

his

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

Rena did not object.

a sense of stinginess or excessive

driving, Waylen asked casually, “Did you have dinner

the recent events

to a halt at an intersection, the red light

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

man, could not help but care about the Gordon

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

car, the weight of their unspoken thoughts

spoke again, his voice

remained silent, her mind awash with

night and the intimacy they had shared,

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her present state held a tinge of timidity, a fear of reliving past

drove back

in excitement and bounded over towards them as

shrugged off her coat and

girl,” she

handed the leash to

Waylen didn’t say anything.

at her with some

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

kitchen of the apartment had

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 a

at him for

apartment had been turned on

off his overcoat and rolled up his sleeves. He sat at the small table and slurped up the noodles, yet he still

reached for the newspaper and read

none 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

lump

the bruise

followed her gaze

Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative blood. So as long as Elvira slit her wrist, Waylen had to go to the hospital to donate

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say anything more, but gently stroked

ached for

And even if Elvira did love him,

wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t talk about

whether Waylen still had feelings for

done eating the noodles, Waylen habitually took out a cigarette and was about to light it, but

she scolded him in a

looked up at her

and was about to clear up the table when the man

clean

straight to the bedroom.

wrapping her arms around his neck

down at her

stroked his cheek, and whispered in a

better get

looked deep into her

shy away from His gaze.

and her expression

long while, Waylen smiled and said gently,

she couldn’t change his mind, so she didn’t protest when he held her down at the end

donating so much blood, his stamina

Waylen only came once.

softly. Strewn on the floor were the

to get up and

gently pressed her down and whispered, “Don’t get up. Stay with me for a

pressed her face against

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

that she fell asleep as soon as her head

night, she awoke to find herself alone

she found Waylen smoking by the open window, with several cigarette butts in the teacup beside

come out, he immediately stubbed out

wake you up?” he

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walked over and wrapped her slender arms around his waist.

she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which just went to show how

talked to her about Elvira now, she was willing to have a conversation with him. After all, Elvira was an obstacle between

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

led her back to the bedroom and climbed into bed with

cuddled her from behind and kissed the back of her ear for a long

two fell

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

he’d spend the night at her place, while at other times, if he finished

were always fresh needle

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