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 Paisley at a cozy

only a few days, yet Paisley’s figure

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

this, considering your delicate health,” she

a tender smile, appreciating

million dollars, with an additional half

to accept it, her pride and independence

hand, her voice filled with unwavering devotion. “I’ll

to transfer them all

on Paisley’s situation, She realized that Paisley had neither a

and nothing to worry about even

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

lighthearted banter and laughter, an undercurrent of sadness flowed

stomach cancer cast a shadow

the twists and tums

Rena shared a farewell meal with Paisley, unaware of

nearly a week and barely exchanging more than

hadn’t seen each other for

they called,

couldn’t help but be overwhelmed by a

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

acknowledged the situation with a slight nod, recognizing that Waylen was engaged

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

a cab,” Paisley declared, understanding

Rena hailed a taxi for

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eyes were fixed on her friend’s diminishing silhouette as

a profound sense of loss, Rena found herself standing alone in

pulling her attention

her gaze meeting Waylen’s as he stood beneath

radiance only accentuated his delicate features, captivating her once

seemed like an eternity, Rena spoke in

concluded

understanding the weight of the

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

agreed, her weariness evident as she leaned

on the car, he

head back to my apartment,” she murmured, her voice

his brow, though

at your place. Rest

Rena did not object.

his suggestion might convey a sense of stinginess or

“Did you have dinner with Paisley? She

recounted the

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

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

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

she replied, “I don’t feel comfortable spending your

enveloped the car, the weight of their unspoken

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

remained silent, her mind awash with

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

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

back to

and bounded over towards them as soon

off her coat and petted

she

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

Waylen didn’t say anything.

at her with some eagerness in his

to put

kitchen of the apartment had a window facing the

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 a

at him

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

at the small table and slurped up the

for the newspaper and

could hold Rena’s interest, for her gaze landed on a few needle holes on Waylen’s arm that

these, a lump formed in Rena’s

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

her gaze and nodded

of the stick. Just as Harold told her, the hospital lacked Rh-negative blood. So as long as Elvira slit

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say anything more, but gently stroked

heart ached for

didn’t love Waylen. And even if Elvira did love him, her love was extremely distorted

no matter how wronged she felt, Rena couldn’t

Waylen still

a cigarette and was about to light it, but Rena plucked the

shouldn’t smoke too much,” she

at her with quizzical

the table

can clean up

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

him while wrapping her

stopped and looked down at her in confusion.

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

get

looked deep

Rena didn’t shy away from His gaze.

glistened slightly, and her expression

Waylen smiled and said gently,

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

donating so much blood, his stamina

Waylen only came once.

Strewn on the floor were

to get up and put

her down and whispered, “Don’t get

in his arms and pressed her face

He carried Rena

so tired that she fell asleep

sometime in the night, she awoke to find

coat, and walked into the living room. There she found Waylen smoking by the open window,

Rena come out, he

wake you up?” he

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

they were in love, and she was clearly concerned about his welfare, which

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

ear and said softly, “It’s just

the

the back of her ear for a long

fell into

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

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

were always fresh needle holes on his

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