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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possession, Rena

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

more coffee, Rena gently halted her, concern etched on

this, considering your delicate

tender smile, appreciating

million dollars, with an additional half

to accept it, her pride

with unwavering devotion. “I’ll be here, waiting

temporarily, Rena vowed to transfer them all back to Paisley upon her

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

to worry about

“Bed girl, I was thinking that! would find a handsome man abroad and wouldn’t come back. But you’re holding me back

their lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed between

a shadow

two friends could not foresee the twists and tums destiny had in store

Rena shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of the

for nearly a week and barely exchanging more

seen each other for almost a

when they called,

be overwhelmed by a

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

the situation with a slight nod, recognizing

Paisley safely home, but Paisley shook her head,

declared, understanding the tension between

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

called out, pulling her attention

her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath

accentuated his delicate features,

like an eternity, Rena

you concluded

nodded, understanding the weight of

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

agreed, her weariness evident as she leaned against

got on the car,

I] head back to my apartment,” she

his brow, though he concealed any

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

Rena did not object.

a sense of stinginess or excessive concern

casually, “Did you have dinner with Paisley? She

recounted the recent

car to a halt

a soft question, “Why didn’t you

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

barely a whisper as she replied, “I don’t feel

car, the weight of their unspoken

a considerable pause, Waylen spoke again, his voice filled with compassion. “Is it because you

silent, her mind awash with

tempted by the romantic night and the intimacy they had shared, she had boldly embraced

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of timidity, a

drove back to

in excitement and bounded over towards them as

quickly shrugged off her coat

she said

want to play outside. So Rena handed the leash to Waylen and

Waylen didn’t say anything.

with some eagerness in his

took the leash and Squatted down to put it on the dog.

apartment had a window facing

chopping up some vegetables, she glanced outside and saw Waylen walking Snowball. His slender, god-like figure

stare at him for

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

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

for the newspaper and

of the words on the paper could hold Rena’s interest, for her gaze landed on a few needle holes

a lump formed

and stroked the bruise

her gaze

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 go to the hospital to

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say anything more, but

ached for

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

wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t

yet, she couldn’t tell whether Waylen still had feelings

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

much,” she scolded him in a

he looked up at her with quizzical

was about to clear up the table when the man suddenly grabbed her by the

can clean up

arms and carried her straight to

her arms around his

down at her in confusion.

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

get some

deep into

time, Rena didn’t shy away from

slightly, and her

smiled and said gently,

Rena knew she couldn’t change his mind, so she didn’t protest when he held her down

much blood, his stamina wasn’t as good as

Waylen only came once.

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

to get up

pressed her down and whispered,

pressed her

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

tired that she fell asleep as soon as her head hit

night, she awoke to find herself alone in

There she found

come out, he immediately stubbed out

you up?” he asked with a

&

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

heart when they were in 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 escape for the

and said

back to the bedroom and climbed

and kissed the back of her ear

the two fell

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

place, while at other times, if he finished up early, he’d

were always fresh needle holes on

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